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Diablo 4: How to Respec Skill Points
Leveling up and progressing a character in Diablo IV takes time, more so if they aim to reach the level cap. Since skill points are primarily tied to character level, it only makes sense that players looking to experiment will just want to reset their skill points to try out a new build. Go to… Read more »Reactions: DGA-AMPTP deal.
Once again, the DGA “drafts” on the WGA strike to negotiate their deal. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Truth Is | Mónika Tóth
Dedicated to my nice Romanian friend Vasile You are my inspiration, every day. You are the smile on my face. You are sparkle in my eyes. You are the only song I want to sing. You are my light in the darkness, My strength when I’m too weak, My voice when I speak. My smile,… Read more »A Free Moment | Roger Still
For at least one moment’s wingspan I am free from worry, liberated from all the needle voices, then memory and life bring me back down into my suit of care. The post A Free Moment | Roger Still appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online8 Sci-Fi Movies That Break Their Own Time Travel Rules
Time travel movies can quickly become complex; amid all the timelines, future and past selves, and toing and froing, some sci-fi movies even break their own rules. The concept of time travel has a long cinematic history and any film that employs the high-concept plot device must negotiate the hypothetical physics and establish its own… Read more »Gregory Pardlo: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
______________________________________________________ Raisin I dragged my twelve-year-old cousin to see the Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun because the hip-hop mogul and rapping bachelor, Diddy, played the starring role. An aspiring rapper gave my cousin his last name and the… Read more »Chris Chibnall’s Biggest Doctor Who Legacy Isn’t Just Onscreen
Chris Chibnall has left a lasting legacy on Doctor Who that goes far beyond onscreen elements like the controversial Timeless Child storyline. The revelations around the Doctor’s non-Time Lord origins dominated much of the discussion around the era of the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), and that noise distracted from the hugely positive strides Chris Chibnall’s… Read more »Battle Of The Bulge True Story: 4 Things Band Of Brothers Got Right (& The Only 1 It Got Wrong)
Band of Brothers, episode 6, “Bastogne,” follows the infamous Battle of the Bulge through the eyes of medic Eugene Roe, getting these four aspects of the battle right and only one wrong. Band of Brothers is one of the most accurate depictions of World War II and has received ample praise from fans and critics… Read more »Psychology and Storytelling: Carl Jung on the Structure of Dreams
Subconscious stories revealed in our sleep in four acts. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersNot So Stranger | Camille Clark
The not so stranger knows my name, making me pretty promises each day, my muse with no name. I could speak to him but it may threaten to break this chain. The post Not So Stranger | Camille Clark appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineFlinch | Maggie Beck
School yard bullies made you flinch made you flinch One day they will grow up to gain mid-sections stand over grease pits Life is ironic. The post Flinch | Maggie Beck appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineThe Boogeyman Movie Sets Up A Sequel That Goes Beyond Stephen King’s Story
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Boogeyman. Go to Source Author: Kayleena Pierce-BohenReview: “The Protagonist’s Journey”
A recent reader’s review gets at the core of what I tried to accomplish in writing my book. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersBuzzy Fiction in Review: The Cartographers
Title: The Cartographers Author: Peng ShepherdSource: Library Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: The premise of this book was more compelling than the book itself. Nell has loved maps her whole life, following in the footsteps of her father, a famous cartographer. Just as her career is taking off, her father ruins her professional… Read more »“Do I Have Opinions?” [by Molly Arden]
Yes! I believe in Romeo, as Juliet said when she lay in the coffin pretending to be dead. That Tonto is no good, said the ambush chief and I, guzzling gas, can get no relief. The father figure who looked like Charlie Chan walked like Charlie Chaplin when he kicked the can. Lindsay Lohan is… Read more »How Old Ariel & Eric Are In The Little Mermaid 2023
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid!Disney’s live-action remake once again focuses on Ariel and Eric, and their ages in The Little Mermaid might be a bit surprising. Decades after audiences experienced their stories in animation, Disney’s 2023 The Little Mermaid brings new versions of Ariel and Prince Eric to life played by… Read more »Ape | Cattail Jester
The wise ape is smiling because he knows he’s an ape The rest of the apes don’t seem to see, they give themselves pretty stones from rivers and chatter about epistemology They pretend they are something other than animal, violent, selfish, reading their little books or no reading at all Even though the wise ape… Read more »Pelvis Elvis | Angelica Fuse
With his wiggly hips he rights wrongs of the world one song at a time. The post Pelvis Elvis | Angelica Fuse appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online90 Day Fiancé Season 9: Where Are They Now?
While 90 Day Fiancé season 9 celeb Mohamed Abdelhamed is now a self-proclaimed fitness model, Yve Arellano’s still figuring out how things between the two went so sour, and they may be the worst pair of their season. Their installment of the hit show had a spectrum of admirable and questionable couples. Most seem to… Read more »My Interview About AI on KCRW
A conversation with the host of the program Press Play. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersIn Praise of Idleness” [by Paul Violi]
For the second time this week I’ve watched snow fall at sunrise, dawn arrive on a breeze (the way I think it always does). I don’t know which, time or the weather, woke me, charmed me out of a dream where a few of us floated around, gravity’s jokers, face-up in the quiet water and… Read more »We Jazz June: Guest Editor’s Discussion, Summer 2023 | by Emily Hooper Lansana
Go to Source Author: Poetry Foundation10 Better Call Saul Moments We Think Could Be “The Frame”
A debate has been started over what Better Call Saul‘s most iconic frame is, and here are 10 shots that we think could be “the frame.” Better Call Saul is the beloved spin-off of Breaking Bad, meaning that both shows share similar critical acclaim as well as similar meme status. Much like Breaking Bad, Better… Read more »Anonymous Strike Diary: ‘The Eastside Warrior’ on the “Killer Robot Elephant in the Room”
“We’re the first to stare down our rising AI Overlords, but we won’t be the last.” Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers
Marilyn Monroe as Chanteuse [by David Lehman]
We don’t think of her as a singer, but Marilyn Monroe (whose birthday it is ) sang — and sang well. Unlike Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak in Pal Joey, Deborah Kerr in The King and I, Natalie Wood in West Side Story, and Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady, she needed no dubbing. (They shouldn’t have dubbed Ava Gardner in Show Boat but… Read more »A Glow Beauty | Mónika Tóth
dedicated to my best Romanian friend Vasile your smile smiled at me a glow beauty your eyes smiled at me a glow beauty The post A Glow Beauty | Mónika Tóth appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineA Glow Beauty | Mónika Tóth
dedicated to my best Romanian friend Vasile your smile smiled at me a glow beauty your eyes smiled at me a glow beauty The post A Glow Beauty | Mónika Tóth appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineCartoon Nelson | Angelica Fuse
Cartoon Nelson takes me on board his vibrant technicolor rocket ship I blast away to immortal pastel oblivion. The post Cartoon Nelson | Angelica Fuse appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online“Never Going To End”: The Rock’s Fast & Furious Hobbs Movie Creates Confusion & Jokes
Dwayne Johnson’s Fast & Furious return as Luke Hobbs isn’t exactly exciting fans on social media. The actor recently took to social media to confirm that he is fully back as Hobbs following his cameo in Fast X, and that another Hobbs-related spinoff is in the works at Universal; it could release before Fast X:… Read more »On the ideal novel: Latent in every sentence is an alternative [By Sean Ashton]
All one could do was to glimpse, amid the haze and chimeras, something real ahead, just as persons endowed with an unusual persistence of diurnal cerebration are able to perceive in their deepest sleep, somewhere beyond the throes of an entangled and inept nightmare, the ordered reality of the waking hour. … Read more »Cruising in my Hoversnore
Go to Source Author: aprettykettleofpoetryCruising in my Hoversnore
Go to Source Author: aprettykettleofpoetryTake Care, me ‘andsome
Speaking after the service to the Uffculme gravedigger filling in the grave,he came out with some choice Devon that would have pleased Dave.Like’em say; them with lots of friends die young!200 or so I counted, and all there for one. The bells rang out at St Mary’s at the end, after Dun Ringill by Tull.Bells… Read more »5 Ways The Little Mermaid Remake Improves On The Original
The Little Mermaid remake made many changes to the original classic. However, some of these changes actually improved on the 1989 animated film. With Halle Bailey’s spectacular performance and some integral changes, The Little Mermaid remake has been a success among audiences. In addition to bringing a new audience to the classic tale, The Little… Read more »Writers’ Shut-It-Down Strategy Has Been Effective
Executives privately admit the WGA’s strategy is working. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersLove, the Very Being of You | Mónika Tóth
Dedicated to my best Romanian friend Vasile Goodness, the very heart of you, Joy, radiates in the life of you, Love, the very being of you, being you. The post Love, the Very Being of You | Mónika Tóth appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineGolden Hair | Tempest Brew
You of the golden hair beautiful sometimes sour expression lead me past the land mines of the heart smile your half smile upon me. The post Golden Hair | Tempest Brew appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineAntihero with a Heart: Analyzing Joel from ‘The Last of Us’
The central character in the TV adaptation of the post-apocalyptic sci-fi video game The Last of Us is Joel Miller. He is a multi-layered antihero who evolves throughout the story, a quality that makes him so fascinating to audiences. In his character design, we get to experience his change in becoming more of a traditional… Read more »Top 10 Best and Worst Movie Remakes
Movie remakes have been around since the early days of cinema. During the years 1894 through 1931, silent films dominated… The post Top 10 Best and Worst Movie Remakes appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraftWhen Will The Boogeyman Release On Streaming?
The horror film The Boogeyman will be scaring up the box office in theaters starting June 2, but when will it hit Disney-owned streaming services? The Boogeyman is one of Disney’s first major horror releases following its acquisition of 20th Century Studios, with the 2023 film being praised as one of the scariest Stephen King… Read more »
Poetry is Bread: Bob Holman with David Lehman
Related Stories Is the New SAT the Adolescent Equivalent of the Tax Code? [by Samuel Johnson] Go to Source Author: The Best American Poetry“No, the System Did Not Work For Me” [by Jill Jones]
Jill Jones was born in Sydney and has lived in Adelaide since 2008. Her latest book is Acrobat Music: New and Selected Poems, published in 2023. Other recent books include Wild Curious Air, winner of the 2021 Wesley Michel Wright Prize, A History Of What I’ll Become, shortlisted for the 2021 Kenneth Slessor Award and… Read more »It’s Always Sunny Season 16 Completes A Sneaky Perfect Streak For The Show
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has finally finished a series trend, 18 years in the making. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has stoked much excitement for season 16, with several fan-favorite characters set to return. A new character depicted in the trailer, however, has increased this excitement tenfold, largely because of the actor cast in… Read more »L.A. Times: Media and Entertainment Company Executive Compensation
“Of the top 30 highest-paid CEOs in America, 27% come from the media and entertainment space, even though the entertainment and media… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersSanskrit | Roger Still
Facing a cave wall, some eggheads Considered the etchings and characters Left behind by ancient architects They must have had something in common Head, heart, lust, recipes? But their faces are long buried Beneath tides of earth and moss Someday, they will be in a museum Someday perhaps, they shall be truly rediscovered… The post… Read more »Skeptical | Izzy Noon
I want to trust but how do you? How do you sail past the island of doubt, how do you jump again when your ankles are still sore from previous attempts? I apologize that this poem is made up of questions, but so am I sometimes. The post Skeptical | Izzy Noon appeared first on… Read more »
6 Features That Started Out as Short Films
Short films are an accessible way to tell stories and develop filmmaking craft before committing to a financial investment like a feature film. A great way for emerging filmmakers to build interest or bring investors on board for a project is to create a proof of concept. A trailer could work if you’ve already got… Read more »Joker’s Madness Was Just Permanently Redefined in DC Lore
Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman #135!Part of what makes the Joker one of the most dangerous criminals in the DC Universe is how insane he is, but recently DC revealed that the only thing more dangerous than an insane Joker is a perfectly sane one. Go to Source Author: Dashiel ReavesIs the New SAT the Adolescent Equivalent of the Tax Code? [by Samuel Johnson]
They’re reforming the SATs again, which means the columnists are duking it out about the efficacy of standardized testing, the merits of the venerable scoring sytem in which 800 aces the test, and the question of whether multiple choice questions, in which you are rewarded for guessing even if you don’t know for sure, are… Read more »The New York School Diaspora (Part Fifty-One): Anselm Berrigan [by Angela Ball]
What the Streets Look Like Mom: the sweet rotted summer stench still taps the nasal cavity inside breezes several times per block. I have a greater empathy for pigeons after two months at work in the unnatural country, & find it instinctively nerve- wracking to remove my wallet from its pocket here in town despite… Read more »Fatal Songwriting Flaws
Marty and Clay discuss some fatal flaws that can make your songs less commercially appealing, but they can also turn your audience off if you are writing for yourself. Don’t kill your songs off before they have a chance! THIS MONTH ONLY – $5 for Charity = 30 days of SongTown Membership! We are offering… Read more »Back To The Future’s 10 Biggest Mysteries That Still Need Answering Almost 40 Years Later
The Back to the Future trilogy is decades old, but there are still 10 massive questions and mysteries that need to be answered. Back to the Future is a classic, with the Robert Zemeckis film being one of the most iconic movies from the 1980s. Many elements of Back to the Future have become engrained… Read more »Deadline’s Strike Talk Podcast With Billy Ray And Todd Garner
Episode 3: Featured guest Bill Mechanic, Oscar-nominated producer and chairman/CEO of Pandemonium. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersGasket | Roger Still
This is a poem about the great and wondrous thing-a-ma-bob This is an homage to that bit of piping that just doesn’t run right keeping you up Sunday nights This is a stanza to honor that exorbitant bill to replace a small part you can’t remember the name of. The post Gasket | Roger Still… Read more »This Poem | Angelica Fuse
I’m going to send this poem to everyone I know just to see who will give it love and let it take root just to see where my words can sprout how green they can be how well watered in this world. The post This Poem | Angelica Fuse appeared first on Best Poetry. Go… Read more »SYS 486 – Movies, Books and Star Wars Fan Films With Jamison LoCasio and Adam Ambrosio (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 486 – Movies, Books and Star Wars Fan Films With Jamison LoCasio and Adam Ambrosio . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott Meyers15 of the Most Important War Movies
War movies have been around since the dawn of cinema, from the silent-era days to the present, with cinema’s technological… The post 15 of the Most Important War Movies appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraftScream 6 Confirms A Major Ghostface Sidney Theory Will Never Happen
Scream 6 debunks the ultimate Sidney Prescott Ghostface theory that would have seen the franchise lead scandalously inverted. Throughout the film series its protagonist, Neve Campbell’s Sidney, survives and bests nine Ghostfaces and is the last character expected to inhabit the murderous persona. This assumption has given rise to theories of a potential face-heel turn… Read more »Nightwing Just Used His New God Powers to Surpass Batman
Warning: contains Spoilers For Nightwing #104!There are many powerful heroes in the DC Universe, including people with godlike power, but Nightwing has never been one of them – in fact, his rejection of superpowers actually proves how he’s better than his mentor, Batman. Go to Source Author: Dashiel ReavesContributor & Alumni Updates: Spring 2023
We’re always pleased to share updates from our family of contributor-alumni and HippoCamp presenters. Here’s what we’ve collected between our last update now. We’d really LOVE to grow this feature, so please submit your news here for inclusion in a future update. More time than usual has passed between these updates, so the accomplishments in… Read more »“Just Walking Around” [by John Ashbery & new bio notes]
Just Walking Around What name do I have for you? Certainly there is no name for you In the sense that the stars have names That somehow fit them. Just walking around, An object of curiosity to some, But you are too preoccupied By the secret smudge in the back of your soul To say… Read more »Genshin Impact Fontaine Leaks: Freminet’s Vision & Weapon
Genshin Impact fans have been hard at work uncovering leaks regarding Fontaine, and Freminet is a result of that quest. Freminet is a 4-Star character hailing from Fontaine rumored to appear with the region’s launch. Although little is known about his character at this time, current leaks reveal Freminet’s basic information, including his Vision and… Read more »Chicago Fire’s Death Pattern Is Bad News For This Character’s Fate
Warning: The following article contains spoilers from Chicago Fire, season 11, episode 22. Go to Source Author: Sarah LittlePicket Astrology: What’s Your Sign?
Striking members of the WGA explain their picket signs. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWeight of Light | Russ Cope
Just give off light flowing like lava from the heat held within, just bathe in light letting pores and capillaries fill with energy pockets, just flash by like light, a storm streak in a dark night of wishing. The post Weight of Light | Russ Cope appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author:… Read more »Captive to the Fool | Roger Still
Notice how the king is entranced By the noises of the jester Though they are crude, he is in love With the netherworld of life Watching as his jester takes him To the dingiest depths of depravity Then scales onto heights of impropriety When the time for bequeathing comes The jester will walk away with… Read more »10 Great Cameos In Not-So-Great Movies
The best movie cameos can thrill audiences with a surprise appearance from a familiar face, and a great cameo can even distract from an otherwise mediocre movie. Throwing in a celebrity for a wink at the audience moment can be a jolt of excitement that certain movies desperately need and these less-than-stellar movies showcased just… Read more »Tara Borin: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
_______________________________________________________ List of Duties in a Subarctic Dive Bar If the temperature outside is twenty-five below or colder leave all faucets running and flush the toilets hourly. R. has a two-drink limit. A. likes… Read more »Four Amazing Quotes from Schopenhauer
Consciousness is conditioned by the intellect, and the intellect is a mere accident of our being, for it is a function of the brain. The brain, together with the nerves and spinal cord attached to it, is a mere fruit, a product, in fact a parasite, of the rest of the organism, in so far… Read more »Why The Last Of Us Season 2 Shouldn’t Have Ellie As The Main Character
The Last of Us season 2 is coming, but it really shouldn’t have Ellie as the main character. Despite Ellie and Joel starring in season 1 of The Last of Us, the nature of the game’s sequel, The Last of Us Part II, means that the show’s next story will have to make some significant… Read more »The Writers Are Striking For The Future Of Entertainment
The Writers Guild of America is trying to save the film and TV industry from destroying itself. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersOut | Maggie Beck
That feeling we all had of being new at the table alone. Invite everyone to the party. Include the world. The post Out | Maggie Beck appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlinePouch | Riley Coffey
Carry me, a youngling, a suckling, in your warm pouch, carry me up the trees across grass lands far far away from here. The post Pouch | Riley Coffey appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online11 Movies That Had Amazing Concepts But Were Executed Terribly, According To Reddit
Just because a movie in development has an inventive concept doesn’t always mean that it’ll end up being as great as it sounds. That’s generally the case for a lot of big-budget films, and whether it’s due to a lackluster script or studio interference, some films are the epitome of a wasted opportunity. In fact,… Read more »Script Analysis: “Living” — Part 6: Takeaways
A week-long analysis of the screenplay for the award-winning drama. Download. Read. Discuss. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersMr Nonsense
Mr Nonsense talked of nonsensein his nonsense asylum.Talking nonsense, doing nonsensehe got from his nonsense mum. Go to Source Author: aprettykettleofpoetryPop Star
when it’s lyrics in a silent movie worldtakes them inwhen tuning into soundsis really listening when people talkswitches offwhen has to pay attentionfloats off with a drag and a cough has favouriteswrites off othersmemories are for keepsbut with what just happened hardly bothers selfish as a charity workertrapped as a volunteerstages a downfallputs on a… Read more »“It Begins With The Words. Nothing Happens Without Them”
James Cromwell Writes In Support Of WGA Strike Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersPanegyric | Sanjeev Sethi
You define heartbreak muss and all things mingy required in this rigmarole. You limn for me love its rites and residues. Unclaimed you abide in a dead part of me. You will last longer than me. You live in my lines. The post Panegyric | Sanjeev Sethi appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source… Read more »Extinct | Nate Maye
Look at me now, says the reptile man bathing in summer early heat, I’m here today but tomorrow — The post Extinct | Nate Maye appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest Finalists
Listed below are the Finalists of the 2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 11,700… The post 2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest Finalists appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: AdminBarbie Fan Art Gorgeously Recreates Margot Robbie As An Anime Barbie
Margot Robbie is gorgeously recreated as an anime Barbie in stunning fan art. Based on the classic Mattel toy series of the same name, the upcoming comedy is directed and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Greta Gerwig. Margot Robbie stars as the central Barbie who finds herself cast from Barbieland. Joined by Ken (Ryan Gosling), the… Read more »The end of the semester: a farewell address [by DL]
Working with you has been a pleasure from start to finish. I’d like to leave you with a few thoughts: — You can do anything. When planning your future, do not limit yourself to the conventional career paths and to academic jobs dependent on advanced degrees. You can combine anything with poetry; you can be… Read more »Big Daddy Lipscomb (by Mitch Sisskind)
1. I asked Jesus for a moment of his time, We got together at the bottom of a mine And when I asked Jesus for twenty bucks He said ducks quack and chickens cluck But Big Daddy Lipscomb feared no man So be… Read more »Is Assassin’s Creed Mirage An Open-World Game?
Assassin’s Creed may have established itself in recent years as an enormous open-world franchise, but the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage looks like it may not fit in exactly the same mold. The first of several upcoming Assassin’s Creed games and the only one to have yet received gameplay and story showcases, Mirage takes the franchise… Read more »MCU In Trouble — WGA Writer’s Strike EXPLAINED
A half-hour ScreenCrush video goes in depth about the strike Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersRaven’s Flight | Frank Ferone
Up upon his city perch, nestled in obsidian dark. His keen eye’s never-ending search, until it meets it’s mark. Dispensing empty shells into the restless night. Never wavered with the rain. The thrill of will’s first flight. His conviction far extends his frame, his hunger never waiting. Peering through forsaken sky, aloft tenuous debating. His… Read more »Yesterday | Ananya S. Guha
The clock strikes, the moon with a glazed look descends on the howling dog. The stars seem to clash and the wind hovers over the sleeping town. This was yesterday. The post Yesterday | Ananya S. Guha appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineWhy Julia Louis-Dreyfus Isn’t Surprised That Seinfeld Is Still Popular
Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus says she isn’t surprised the classic sitcom is still popular 25 years after its finale. Louis-Dreyfus played Elaine Benes in Seinfeld, ex-girlfriend of the titular Jerry Seinfeld (played by the actor of the same name) and friends with him, George Costanza (Jason Alexander) and Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards). The four of… Read more »Richard Wilbur at the Y [in 2009] (by David Yezzi)
Richard Wilbur gave a splendid reading at the Unterberg Poetry Center of the 92nd Street Y last night. After a knockout selection of poems new and old, he capped the evening with a bit from his forthcoming translation of Corneille’s The Liar, which will be out in August in a volume that also includes his new translation… Read more »Woman invisibility: Ann-Eva Bergman, Glinda the Good Witch, ruby slippers, Gretchen’s Faust, Emmy Klinker and the fate of woman painters, etc., etc.
Marianne von Werefkin, Herbst (Schule), “Autumn (School)”, 1907. Photo Courtesy Wikipedia It’s Glinda, Good Witch of the West, who says the solution to a problem is as simple as closing your eyes and clicking together your personal pair of ruby slippers. I took Glynda at her word almost every day of my army career, hoping… Read more »4 Tips To Help Songwriters Get Better Song Critiques
Sometimes, people get frustrated with the kind of feedback they get on their songs, but when we dig into the issue, we discover that they really didn’t give the feedback giver much to go on. Here are some tips to help you get better song critiques back on your songs: Don’t submit finished demos if… Read more »How Long It Takes To Beat The Lord of the RIngs: Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum sees its titular character going around various locales in Middle-earth, including Barad-dûr and Mirkwood. And while Middle-earth is vast and sprawling, the gameplay here is fairly linear, meaning it won’t take all that long to beat The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Of course, playstyles and luck are factors… Read more »Inside the writers’ ‘guerrilla tactics’ to shut down live productions
“On a frigid early morning in Chicago last week, screenwriter Michael Gilio bundled into a car in the city’s West Side with other writers… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersFour Corners | Nate Maye
One corner to the next, we find pieces of the future, gluing them one to the other, a portrait mosaic, a complete image out of small parts. The post Four Corners | Nate Maye appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineSparring Partners | Roger Still
We are two shadows who have barely met, yet somehow aware of each other, We tangle in the dark of our minds. The post Sparring Partners | Roger Still appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online2023 ScreenCraft True Story & Public Domain Competition Semifinalists
Listed below are the Semifinalists of the 2023 ScreenCraft True Story & Public Domain Competition. These exceptional projects were selected from almost 900 submissions. Congratulations to the writers who have made it this far! Stay tuned for the Finalist announcement on June 21st on our blog and on our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages! And… Read more »The Hero’s Journey Script Breakdown: Top Gun: Maverick
How does Top Gun: Maverick follow Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey breakdown? Welcome to another installment of our new series A Hero’s Journey… The post The Hero’s Journey Script Breakdown: Top Gun: Maverick appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraftWhat Happened To Latonya Pottain After My 600-Lb Life Season 11
My 600-lb Life season 11 star Latonya Pottain is memorable, and it’s time to talk about her life after the popular TV series. Her weight loss journey on the show ended with Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, known as Dr. Now, telling her that there was nothing that he could do for her because she wouldn’t comply… Read more »WEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: May 24, 2023
For today’s post I offer this exquisite poem “Bicycles” by Paul Hostovsky, first published in Body. If you haven’t checked out this superb literary magazine, please do! BICYCLES Now I would rather remember life than live it. I would rather imagine life than live it. I would rather watch life going on from the… Read more »“Sperm Heaven” [by Henri Michaux, trans. David Lehman]
Sperm Heaven — a translation of Henri Michaux’s “Le Ciel du Spermatozoide” A man’s sperm bears a curious resemblance to the man himself – to his character, I should say. A woman’s egg bears an astounding resemblance to that woman’s character. Both sperm and egg are tiny. The sperm is very long and totally… Read more »Shazam 2 Could Be a Bigger Streaming Hit Than Its Bad Box Office Suggests
Shazam! Fury of the Gods‘ streaming release could be more successful than its unfortunate box office performance. The Shazam! sequel first released in theater on March 17th and is now available to stream for free for Max subscribers, giving it a second chance at success after a disappointing box office. Despite its poor financial performance,… Read more »30 Rock Protest Draws Big Names & Huge Crowds In NYC
Dispatches from the picket lines, Day 22 Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersUnmentionables | Edgar Law
Rugged, ragged, thread bare, shocking, We all have these Unmentionables hidden in our lives. Everyone just tries to pretend they are made of pure unblemished silk. The post Unmentionables | Edgar Law appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineFalling out of Bed | JD DeHart
There is no good way to fall out of bed except to not fall at all. The first time was when I stayed over and woke up in a tumble of sheets, writhing in a cocoon on the floor, tearful and unsure of where I was. I remember figures in the dark, crying softly like… Read more »1000-Lb Sisters: Are Tammy Slaton & Caleb Willingham Still Together?
1000-lb Sisters stars Tammy Slaton and Caleb Willingham are already facing issues in their marriage, and as of May 2023, the path toward divorce seems imminent. Hints of trouble in paradise surfaced on their social media accounts in April 2023, and rumors have been confirmed. The couple has faced various challenges and obstacles within their… Read more »
Czeching 1, 2, 3, 4 … [by Lewis Saul]
Four Czech New Wave films Invention for Destruction (1958) Karel Zeman (1910-1989). A master of stop-motion animation, he based the film on the Jules Verne patriotic novel Facing the Flag. Using miniature effects and matte paintings, his real-life actors had to act in an unusual stylized manner to match the animation. Loves of a Blonde (1965)… Read more »Call for Work: Lineage & Influence | by Charif Shanahan
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationWhat’s Going On with Hit-Song “Writing Sessions”
Does a writer need to “sell-out” to write a hit song today? Multi-platinum writers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share their personal insights on the debate. THIS MONTH ONLY – $5 for Charity = 30 days of SongTown Membership! We are offering a 30-day all access membership to SongTown for just $5, with every penny… Read more »Teen Wolf’s McCall Pack Symbol Happened By Accident
There’s an interesting story behind Teen Wolf‘s McCall Pack Symbol. The 2011 fantasy series starred Tyler Posey as Scott McCall, a teenager turned werewolf due to an animal bite he got in the woods. Scott forms the McCall Pack, which includes other werewolves and supernatural creatures. Other than werewolves, the pack also includes a banshee,… Read more »The Protagonist’s Journey in Athens
A five-day screenwriting intensive university level course I will be teaching June 26-June 30, 2023. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersGratuity | Carolyn Martin
The cabby’s black eyes bounce between the car-clogged street and his rearview. My family? In Palestine? Are they all right? Chopped to bits, my question hangs between his swaying beads and me. See what I have seen, his eyes grip mine. Grandfather – in his hut. My father – in our yard. An uncle –… Read more »How’s the World Treating You | Natalie Bentley
How is the grand mad world treating you today? Have you been invited to its tea? Will you sit down and drink from the cup that is sweet bitter or a little bit of both? The post How’s the World Treating You | Natalie Bentley appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best… Read more »SYS 485 – Writing A Screenplay In Two Days With Franklin Ritch (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 485 – Writing A Screenplay In Two Days With Franklin Ritch . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott Meyers
Pitfalls of Epic Adaptation: Why ‘Dune’ Was So Hard to Get Right Onscreen
The iconic sci-fi fantasy epic Dune is a franchise whose first novel has inspired a series of books, games and even multiple films. That said, the ’84 cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary novel failed spectacularly and television adaptations of Dune and its sequels suffered reservations from a very loyal fanbase. Even the newest foray… Read more »’90s Indie Films That Became a Mainstream Attraction
Indie films weren’t always all the rage, as the name suggests. Instead, independent movies started making their big splash in… The post ’90s Indie Films That Became a Mainstream Attraction appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David YoungMore Facts About 90 Day Fiancé’s Angela’s Daughter Skyla (& Grandkids)
During 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 7, Angela Deem’s daughters Skyla and Scottie Deem made appearances with their children, and it’s time to share facts about them. Social media influencer Angela has been married to Michael Ilesanmi from Nigeria since January 2020. Back then, she worked as a nursing assistant at a hospice,… Read more »The Joker’s Wild (Happy Birthday, Novak Djokovic)
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_______________________________________________________________________________ A Pause in Our Divorce Tomorrow, we start again, those leaflets on the blood of the lamb swirling about my blockade of shot glasses. Like a coffin with its lid kicked open, our trailer will shake when I blast out the door, stuffed tigers tumbling… Read more »Johnny Depp’s Best Movie Secretly Saved His Career
Johnny Depp has been in the Hollywood spotlight since the late 1980s, but his best film Ed Wood saved his acting career. Johnny Depp rose to fame with his role in Fox television series 21 Jump Street but took issue with his teen idol persona. With his first Tim Burton collaboration, Edward Scissorhands, Depp was… Read more »Proxy | Edgar Law
Stand in for me, Love Take my name, make me proud and humbled simultaneously Stand on my number I will bear the struggle. The post Proxy | Edgar Law appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineProxy | Edgar Law
Stand in for me, Love Take my name, make me proud and humbled simultaneously Stand on my number I will bear the struggle. The post Proxy | Edgar Law appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineShattering Dreams | Ananya S. Guha
I stop at points, life is not systemic, too many interludes which behave like hangovers. Stopping. Pausing and then there are interruptions, abrasions, love, the past comes in a cycle, a metaphor. Dreams. I wish I had stopped reading and then speaking. Words are the biggest thieves, stealing all your rancid thoughts. I wish the… Read more »Without a Star, Keeping | by Alexandra Lytton Regalado
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationStar Wars Reveals Easiest Way to Beat Rancor (That Luke Could Have Used)
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Sana Starros #3 Luke Skywalker’s fight with the Rancor is perhaps one of the most entertaining in all of Star Wars, as the series’ hero is going toe-to-toe with a monstrous beast meant only for carrying out Jabba the Hutt’s brutal (and usually unfair) executions. While Luke… Read more »The Smiths – I’d Risk My Driving License For You
This poem was written for a collection I did 2010/11 with poems written inspired by groups and singers I love as if they’d written the poem or lyrics. Remembered this poem because of Andy Rourke’s passing this weekend, fact he was only 59 like me, and the photo was taken in a cemetery in honour… Read more »Remembering a couple on a train back in ‘86 leaving London
Sat on a train, a young womanputs her arm round his shoulder.Sat close they are unitedon a station that heads for Nostalgia. Others when they can give lovelook and feel like an animal in a zooand when they finally realise they want tomight not have the opportunity to. In poetry, you can deceivebut things get… Read more »9 Ways Avengers: Age Of Ultron Set Up Key MCU Phases 4-6 Elements
Despite often being regarded as the weakest of the Avengers series, Avengers: Age of Ultron has proven to be vital to the MCU’s Multiverse Saga in many different ways. While awkwardly sitting as the middle installment of the Avengers films, Age of Ultron included many praise-worthy elements. From James Spader’s fantastic turn as Ultron to… Read more »20 Tips from Martin Scorsese
The writer-director of Mean Streets, Goodfellas, The Age of Innocence, and Casino with reflections on cinematic storytelling. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersCusp | Natalie Bentley
I am on the border of something new, an unfulfilled old promise tucked away, moth-eaten, now waving hello again after a long hibernation. The post Cusp | Natalie Bentley appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineYou Are an Angel | Mónika Tóth
dedicated to my nice Romanian friend Vasile in the icy wind I write for you you are an angel smart and beautiful sweet and strong you are an angel with a big heart and gentle smile you are a blessing you are so special to me. The post You Are an Angel | Mónika Tóth… Read more »Green Lantern’s Most Unbelievable Crossover Added a New Rule to Its Lore
One Green Lantern crossover put an unbelievable twist on the franchise’s mythos. The rules of the hero’s fear-powered rivals, the Sinestro Corps, got an interesting rule change thanks to a surprising duo of cartoon characters. Go to Source Author: Justin EppsRussian Historical Biography in Review: The Future is History
Title: The Future Is History (National Book Award Winner): How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia Author: Masha GessenSource: Library Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: This was a fascinating book that covers the history of Russia from approximately 1984 through 2015. This history is told through the stories of two groups of people. The first group… Read more »10 Movie Heroes Who Unwittingly Created Their Own Villain
As though they didn’t have enough trouble from them already, there are many movie heroes who unwittingly created their own villains. This is often a useful device to generate dramatic tension because a villain created by a hero will usually come back to put the hero in peril, inspiring a fierce rivalry that can propel… Read more »Know Movies
You hear this a lot in script meetings: “It’s like that scene in…” Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHit It | Maggie Beck
Hit it I say to the Doctor there goes my knee there goes my life I am trying to read my own biography in a lab report but it might as well be Latin. The post Hit It | Maggie Beck appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineAs Best We Know | Russ Cope
The measure of a parent or any person should be that we treat each other as well as we know how And I have not been the person I should be But I am committed to changing from now on. The post As Best We Know | Russ Cope appeared first on Best Poetry. Go… Read more »
‘A Quiet Place’ Writers Beck & Woods Share 5 Screenwriting Lessons
If you’re looking for an inspirational screenwriting success story, all you have to do is ask two of the most talented (and friendliest) writers working today, Bryan Woods and Scott Beck. These two childhood friends would eventually become the dynamic duo who wrote 2018’s smash sci-fi horror hit A Quiet Place, as well as wrote… Read more »Quentin Tarantino Reveals One OUATIH Character’s Fate Three Years After It Came Out
Quentin Tarantino reveals the fate of one Once Upon a Time in Hollywood character three years after the movie’s release. Set in 1969, Tarantino’s ninth film (by his counting) served as the director’s love-letter to the Los Angeles of his youth, but also took time to pay homage to an era of Hollywood that stood… Read more »Vive la Difference [by Somerset Maugham]
“Have you never thought of divorcing Gray?” “I’ve got no reason for divorcing him.” “That doesn’t prevent your countrywomen from divorcing their husbands when they have a mind to.” She laughed. “Don’t you know? Because American women expect to find in their husbands a perfection that English women only hope to find in their butlers.”… Read more »Lady Caroline Lamb (1785-1828) [by Mitch Sisskind]
O be with me! How dear I am, Flinging myself from chair to chair. Hello, I am Lady Caroline Lamb. Would you like a witty epigram Or a discreet snip of my pubic hair? O be with me! How dear I… Read more »10 Ways Reacher Season 2 Will Be Different From Season 1
When Amazon’s Reacher returns, audiences will see some key differences from the first season. Amazon’s TV adaptation made some course corrections from Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher movie duology. While the latter films helped raise further awareness of Lee Child’s novels, they never quite captured the spirit of the books either. The casting of Cruise as… Read more »Galaxy | Tandem
I am standing in the madness swirl of the rest of the universe All I had to do was open my mind Listen to leaf whispers find the tallest place Breathe in. The post Galaxy | Tandem appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineDecade | JD DeHart
It’s been more than a decade I’m still learning how to be still apprentice to myself Still learning that to argue takes you nowhere, just a deserted road of rambling words, thickets of verbiage Still learning that any narrative seems to have the theme of not there yet, developing as the character discovers he or… Read more »Adam Warlock’s New Sister Is Officially a Thanos-Level Threat
Warning: contains spoilers for Warlock: Rebirth #1!Adam Warlock has a new sister, named Eve, and she is officially a Thanos-level threat. Adam Warlock is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe, with few even able to threaten him. But in Warlock: Rebirth #1, a new threat emerges, in the form of his… Read more »“Prayer” [by Philip Metres]
Philip MetresPrayer Wither me to within me:Welt me to weal me common again:Withdraw to wear me weary:Over me to hover and lover again: Before me to form and perform me:Round me to rill me liquid incisions:Behind me to hunt and haunt me:Down me to drown indecision: Bury me to seed me: bloom meIn loam me:… Read more »12 Actors Whose Final Movie Was Their Best
After years of making movies, sometimes an actor’s last turns out to be their best. This may come after a performer has spent a lifetime playing roles in a variety of genres, or during their prime when circumstances beyond their control cut their career short. It’s a sign of distinction that an actor’s last movie… Read more »WGA Strike: Chicago
Hundreds of writers and supporters showed up yesterday to picket and protest the current stalemate with the AMPTP. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersAnne | Anonpoetrygirl
I haven’t seen my friend Anne in a while. My parents say sad things that don’t make sense, “Her dad will never walk her down the aisle,” And now they talk about her in past tense. We dress in black and all get in the car, It coughs to life and then we’re on our… Read more »I Feel | Mónika Tóth
I feel as old and empty as this longest of nights The post I Feel | Mónika Tóth appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineWhat Is Script Coverage?
Script coverage is a crucial component of the feature film and television development process. It is also a key learning tool for screenwriters as they develop their craft and screenwriting voice. In this post, we’ll go over what script coverage is, who offers it, and the terminology you’ll come across when you receive it. Let’s… Read more »Judas and the Black Messiah: Breaking Down the Story Structure of Betrayal
Director Shaka King’s riveting Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) is an instant classic in the pantheon of docudramas. In… The post Judas and the Black Messiah: Breaking Down the Story Structure of Betrayal appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Chris Courtney MartinThe Best Pokémon Card Binders (Updated 2023)
Whether you’ve been on a mission to “catch ‘em all” since Pokémon’s inception, or are just getting into collecting trading cards, one thing’s certain: you need to protect your cards. Besides the common-sense fact that keeping your things in mint condition is a good thing, there’s a lot of money in some of those cards…. Read more »“Lufthansa” by John Tranter [Introduced by Thomas Moody]
“Lufthansa” is one of Tranter’s best and most anthologised poems. The poem is mimetic of one of its early lines: it seems “struck by an acute feeling of precision” which leaves little room for interpretation or “meaning” that extends beyond the surface of its language. Michael Brennan has astutely drawn comparisons between the poem’s “unity,… Read more »London
Ordering his full English breakfastmixed grillfish ‘n’ chipsbangers ‘n’ mash near Traitors’ Gate, he makes faces into his b ‘n’ bgreasy spoonlocal chippyale-house knife but as he digs in and egg-yokesH.P. Saucessalt ‘n’ vinegarsgravy-pours his plate, Out Eamonns Sir Francis Walsingham: “This is“This was“This could be“This would be your life!” Go to Source Author: aprettykettleofpoetryJurassic Park’s Sequels Proved The Human Characters Were Always More Important Than The Dinosaurs
Jurassic Park‘s most iconic moments feature the Velociraptors and the T-Rex, but it’s the human characters that make the scenes memorable, and their absence in the sequels is why they failed. The original 1993 movie was revolutionary, as no other action movie had seamlessly intertwined digital and practical effects. While it’s a little more obvious… Read more »Screenwriting 101: Miguel Flatow
“People sometimes ask me, ‘Do you meditate?’ And I say, ‘Yeah, I meditate like four hours a day,’ because that’s the time I’m writing. I’m… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: May 17, 2023
Campbell McGrath’s Fever of Unknown Origin was published on May 9 by Penguin Random House. The title poem takes place as the speaker fights a long illness and is in a hospital right before Christmas. Here is an excerpt: The bad news is that I am periodically blind in one of those otherwise excellent eyes,… Read more »The New York School Diaspora (Part Fifty): Tyrone Williams [by Angela Ball]
Border Clashes We stroll out of El Zocalo to find a world turning white with snow. Not more than an hour ago, or so it seems, it was still just a neighborhood of homemade heaps and small dark houses huddled against the single-digit skies of southwest Detroit. Kim plods to his Escort. I… Read more »SYS 484 – Working With Owen Wilson On Paint With Brit McAdams (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 484 – Working With Owen Wilson On Paint With Brit McAdams . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersPower Rangers Admits the 1 Drawback of Ultra-Powerful Dinosaur Forms
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #5 The Power Rangers recently became even stronger than they already were with their ultra-powerful dinosaur forms, except, there’s just one major drawback that actually makes their seemingly superior upgrade a pretty significant downgrade. Go to Source Author: Spencer ConnollyIn Observance of My Hometown by Danielle Shorr
I woke up that morning to a barrage of text messages from friends. “Are your family members okay?” “Did you hear the news?” It was 10 a.m., and I was contextless. I went to Twitter and saw it trending: the name of my hometown. It would take only seconds for me to find out why…. Read more »The Letters You’ll Never Read by Romila Santra
“A glass child grew up in a home with a sibling who takes up a disproportionate amount of parental energy. They often go unseen.” – Alicia Maples, “Recognizing Glass Children,” TEDxSanAntonio, December 2010 When I first hear the phrase, I feel myself crack. God, it feels good. I’m so used to being the windowpane through… Read more »Brands | JD DeHart
Everyone is wearing their own brand, but I do not see them, nor do I see the holes in their jeans. I see their purpose, absorb their voice, but the faded labels and tucked or untucked virtues do not gain my notice. More at http://jddehartwriting.blogspot.com. The post Brands | JD DeHart appeared first on Best… Read more »Samskara by Krishna Chari
It is never pleasant to watch a child die. Sydney was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma. An altogether rare and morbid cancer diagnosis considering her twelve years of age. I sit at her staffing tucked away at the long end of a polished oak table next to my fellow intern. I can adjust the comfortable… Read more »Greenery | JD DeHart
Everyone here is green, young and nascent, not yet having earned their true darkness. Never mind; it will come soon enough. Their hearts will be betrayed, minds argued with, and the solid truth of their twenties and teens will settle into wavy ideas and more open conclusions later in life. They will rise up the… Read more »What Every Songwriter Can Learn From The Ed Sheeran Lawsuit
Clay & Marty discuss the Ed Sheeran “Thinking Out Loud” court victory and what songwriters should learn from it. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing… Read more »Updates: WGA Strike
Every day during the strike, I will post a relevant article here. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHow Much Fast X Cost To Make (& What Box Office It Needs To Succeed)
Dominic Toretto’s family is back in action in Fast X, and it cost quite a lot to make their newest adventure happen. In Fast X, Dom (Vin Diesel) and co. find themselves confronted by a new enemy named Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa), who seeks revenge on the group for a grudge stemming from their Rio… Read more »Script Club
Here’s an opportunity for you to read the screenplay for Everything Everywhere All At Once and discuss live online. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersJugular | Camille Clark
At our center a root, a life supply, We have our fantastic root system Keeps us supplied, loving, and moving. The post Jugular | Camille Clark appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlinePoetry Foundation Awards Over $1.6M in Grants |
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationWhat Makes A Killer Horror Movie Character? Common Horror Character Archetypes
Horror is a timeless genre — with its roots in the oldest stories ever told. But as film has evolved as an industry, so too have horror films come to realize what works and what doesn’t. That said, some things are so intrinsic to the genre that they become tropes or archetypes. The most notable… Read more »The Hard Truths and Dismantled Constructs of Bong Joon-ho Movies
There are many stories that tackle problems that feel universal. In fact, the best often do — they speak to… The post The Hard Truths and Dismantled Constructs of Bong Joon-ho Movies appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David Young“I Just Didn’t Want To Portray It”: How Donald Trump Changed Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis explains how former U.S. President Donald Trump changed the titular character. Originally developed as a character for a series of sketches to promote the Premier League on NBC’s defunct sports channel, Ted Lasso returned to television as a series on Apple TV+. Hired by Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) to manage… Read more »Go Into The Story Resource: Movie Script Scene-By-Scene Breakdowns
Go Into The Story followers are contributing breakdowns of contemporary screenplays to an ongoing script analysis series. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersSpeak Ill | HR Creel
We have learned not to speak ill of dead so close to living in the cemetery ourselves visions of head stones reciting epitaphs. The post Speak Ill | HR Creel appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineModel Railway
With no sound but tiny bells tinkling on an empty platform in the middle of nowhereand a model train silently moving towards a station there,the only waiting passenger listens to tiny bells tinkling on an empty platform in the middle of nowhereand a model train silently moving towards a station there. 6.20 pm.With no sound… Read more »Glenn Howerton’s New Movie Can Finally Fix An 18-Year It’s Always Sunny Failure
Glenn Howerton is one of the stars of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but his newest movie BlackBerry can fix the show’s 18-year failure. Although BlackBerry is definitely a different style of humor than It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia‘s irreverent and immature comedic styling, both projects are comedies, instantly making them comparable. However, BlackBerry has… Read more »Deadline Strike Talk Podcast
A weekly podcast conversation with Hollywood producer Todd Garner and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Billy Ray. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersAn Ecology of Creativity (II) | by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke
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Go to Source Author: Poetry Foundation“We Were Gonna Go To HBO Max”: Evil Dead Rise Box Office Success Has Star Reeling
Evil Dead Rise star Alyssa Sutherland is reeling over the film’s box office success. The latest entry in the Evil Dead franchise premiered back in April and follows estranged sisters Ellie (Sutherland) and Beth (Lily Sullivan), who fight to protect their family from the demonic entities known as Deadites. Though intended for HBO Max, reactions… Read more »Prisoner | Edgar Law
We are made chains By our lack of wisdom Held back By the visions false We believe Tricked into hating By propaganda Thinking the evils Of this world come from Differences Our diversities are our One rope of strength Bound together Knit as one. The post Prisoner | Edgar Law appeared first on Best Poetry…. Read more »Losing It | Nate Maye
Little by little, In each hanging In each ugly word They lose it bit by bit, Ideals they once carried Promises they made, Lost in the tide Of their surging hatred. The post Losing It | Nate Maye appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineJedi: Survivor Secretly Makes Key 2005 Clone Wars Location Canon
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is full of details and Easter eggs for players to encounter, and one of the best makes a significant location from the Clone Wars canon. Many iconic characters and places from the books, games, television, and more that made up the Star Wars Expanded Universe were declared Legends after Disney’s acquisition… Read more »Script To Screen: “The Truman Show”
From the 1998 movie The Truman Show, written by Andrew Nichol. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersMarsh Hawk Press: The New Issue
You Are Invited to Explore Marsh Hawk Press Review for Spring 2023 Poetry | Paintings | Prose POETRY by: NATSUKO HIRATA DAVID LEHMAN CYNTHIA HOGUE JOHN YAU MARY CRESSWELL CHARLES BERNSTEIN ELAINE EQUI SANDY McINTOSH JOANNA FUHRMAN TOM BECKETT SUSAN TERRIS ANDREW LEVY EILEEN R. TABIOS CARLOS HIRALDO SHEILA… Read more »15 Movies So Bad Even Their Own Directors Can’t Stand Them
There are plenty of cinematic attempts that fall short, but then there are movies directors hated as much as the critics. Not all movie directors have a perfect batting average, and even the best have some films in their catalog that they are not proud of. However, there are also some movies that their directors… Read more »Ink | Alan Inman
A swell of bursting black spill I can use it to spell my name suss out my fate or smell my doom I can twist this ink so that it draws a portrait of my best side. The post Ink | Alan Inman appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineMigrant | Ananya S. Guha
Born 1957, 18th February, Shillong India. Welsh Mission Hospital. The eyes blue, so blue like a British exclaimed the doctor. A hundred years after the mutiny. Mother came from Mymensing, now in Bangladesh. A migrant with no stories of bloodshed, only that of one humanity. Hindu/Muslim. Now a migrant, I search for those living roots,… Read more »Are You Using The “Songwriter Chord”
Want to make your songs contemporary but also not lose that classic feel of great songs? Follow along as Hit Songwriter Clay Mills shares his secret weapon –the songwriter chord. This two-fingered major and minor 10th chord voicing has been used on many mega hits throughout the history of recorded music. So, Grab an instrument,… Read more »Every Genshin Impact 3.7 Livestream Code & Reward
Genshin Impact 3.7’s livestream codes and their respective rewards have been shared by HoYoverse. Near the arrival of every new version of the game, the developer holds a livestream to explain what type of new content is being added. This includes new playable characters, as well as a short insight into new story missions, as… Read more »Interview (Written): Andrea Pallaoro
A conversation with the co-writer and director of the new indie drama Monica. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersVioloncello [Dovid Hofshteyn – Trans. by Lera Auerbach]
Dovid Hofshteyn (1889-1952) left Russia during the years of war and revolution and was a pioneer of modernist literature in Yiddish after the First World War. He returned to the USSR in the mid-1920s and became involved in Soviet cultural activities in Yiddish. Like other Yiddish writers, Hofshteyn participated in the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee. In… Read more »Violoncello [Dovid Hofshteyn – Trans. by Lera Auerbach]
Dovid Hofshteyn (1889-1952) left Russia during the years of war and revolution and was a pioneer of modernist literature in Yiddish after the First World War. He returned to the USSR in the mid-1920s and became involved in Soviet cultural activities in Yiddish. Like other Yiddish writers, Hofshteyn participated in the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee. In… Read more »“Ariana Gets Furious”: Lala Kent Reveals Why Vanderpump Rules Star Had “Meltdown”
Lala Kent revealed that Ariana Madix had a “meltdown” over their conversation about Tom Sandoval on Vanderpump Rules. Before his affair with Raquel was revealed, Lala tried to confront him over not being there for Ariana when her grandmother died. Now it turns out there was a much more emotional side to that interaction that… Read more »ChatGPT does Alfred Hitchcock
Using my prompt, the generative artificial intelligence program composes a scene involving a two people seated at an outdoor cafe… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHopscotch Post | Susan N. Aassahde
cinder toast nickle anchor rhubarb baseball fleece pot The post Hopscotch Post | Susan N. Aassahde appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineWeaving | Angelica Fuse
Where is racism when my world weaves a tapestry with yours? The post Weaving | Angelica Fuse appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineSongwriting: The Starting Is The Hardest Part
That first awkward creative step… I’ve always heard that the first step is the hardest. That is particularly true in creative endeavors such as songwriting. Getting over the hurdle of “I can’t do this!” or “What if I fail?” is sometimes so daunting that we give up before we have tried. The paralysis brought on by our fears… Read more »Why Roger Moore Should’ve Played James Bond For Just 1 More Movie
Had Roger Moore played James Bond one last time in The Living Daylights, he would have ended his run on a graceful note. While Moore and Sean Connery are tied for the number of times they played Bond at seven, the latter’s final appearance was in the “unofficial,” non-EON outing Never Say Never Again. Moore… Read more »Look… don’t overlook
As writers in order for us to have any hope of securing a meaningful degree of understanding of a story universe and its characters, we… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHis Critical Condition: On F. R. Leavis [by David Lehman]
In literary criticism, we remember the great practitioners by their errors and blind spots. Samuel Johnson dismissed Milton’s “Lycidas” — perhaps the greatest elegy in English literature — as artificial and insincere. T. S. Eliot introduced the term “objective correlative” in order to judge Hamlet a failure. Yvor Winters thought the world of Elizabeth Daryush,… Read more »“Mother Died Today” [by David Lehman]
Mother Died Today Mother died today. That’s how it began. Or maybe yesterday, I can’t be sure. I gave the book to my mother in the hospital. She read the first sentence. Mother died today. She laughed and said you sure know how to cheer me up. The telegram came. It said, Mother dead Stop… Read more »Silk’s New Costume Is the Perfect Use of Spider-Verse’s Noir Reality
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Silk #1The newest outfit for Marvel heroine Silk is the perfect use of the Spider-Verse‘s tougher Spider-Man Noir reality. Out of all the alternate realities in the fan-favorite Spider-Verse, the Noir reality is perhaps the most interesting. It’s a radical departure from what fans know about Spider-Man as it feels more… Read more »What purpose do book reviews serve?
This is another post I’m writing in response to a prompt for the NY Times, in this case asking about the purpose of cultural criticism. I’m focusing on the purpose of book reviews. Once again, I think this is a case where the answer for bloggers and professional reviewers may differ. My initial thought for… Read more »Dancing Shadows | HR Creel
On the farthest wall you can see a portrait of the finest elements each aspect of the story emerges by the firelight telling a story blown out of proportion by the flame. The post Dancing Shadows | HR Creel appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineThe Crow in the Snow | Changming Yuan
A baby crow Just beginning to look for Food on its own Pecking around As quietly As the snowfall itself Perhaps to pin its hope for spring Or to measure the depth Of winter The only living creature Hatched out of winter Bold, palpable as in a Chinese painting More at http://poetrypacificpress.blogspot.ca/. The post The… Read more »10 Movies To Definitely Watch If You Like The Matrix
The Matrix is one of the most popular sci-fi movies of all time, and here are ten other movies that you should definitely watch if you like it. The Matrix is much more than just an action movie, as it uses its sci-fi setting to discuss deep, philosophical themes that are rarely found in other… Read more »Reply | Izzy Noon
I would click Reply but what is there to say Sometimes silence is the best or only Response. The post Reply | Izzy Noon appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineReservations | Izzy Noon
In he walks offering his name the same way he would offer me his name at the end of the night, This long night my mother warned me about when I would have to choose between misery and loneliness There was no popping champagne to cap the sordid meal. The post Reservations | Izzy Noon… Read more »SYS 483 – Filmmaking Lessons From Clerks, Pi and Roger Corman With John Gaspard (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 483 – Filmmaking Lessons From Clerks, Pi and Roger Corman With John Gaspard . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott Meyers101 Creative Character Arc Prompts
Need some inspirational help in finding a new and exciting way to develop characters? Thankfully, character arcs aren’t as difficult to develop as you might think. You just need a place to start. A loser becomes a winner. A king becomes a pauper. The skeptic becomes a believer. Often, the best arcs start with a… Read more »Explore the Story Structure of Joel Schumacher’s Mind-Bending The Number 23
Joel Schumacher’s 2007 hair-raising tale of The Number 23 is as twisty a narrative as they come, which makes it… The post Explore the Story Structure of Joel Schumacher’s Mind-Bending The Number 23 appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: chriscourtneymartin@gmail.comFreaky Friday 2 In Development, Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis Expected To Return
After much interest from its stars, Freaky Friday 2 is officially in the works at Disney with its original stars. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan led the original 2003 movie, which was itself based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 book of the same name and revolved around an estranged mother-daughter pair who swap bodies on… Read more »YESories and NOments
After dinner, two play violinas she dances on a pub table, just hours before her flight.While she steals an umbrella and gets caught outhe takes off Elvis, Saturday night. There’s one that quotes comedians verbatimas another cries her karaoke eyes out, having her lyrical say.As one of them eats spag.bol at 4 a.m.two water-pistol pedestrians… Read more »Treasonably Good
As the mob sludge-hovels homeex-executioners wash their hands in the clubhousewhile guillotine stray dogs roam. CATS SCRATCH CATS!BATS BATTER BATS!And beer mats get soaked in ale foam. As the saints come marching inone has blessed a mousewhile can-can dancers have anointed a tin. STEAM TRAINS STEAM!GILT-HEAD BREAM BREAM!Washed up with a gleam and a bottle… Read more »Honkai: Star Rail – Best Character Builds For Natasha
Natasha is one of two available healers in Honkai: Star Rail whose character build can only be topped by Bailu the 5-Star dragon girl and her fantastic healer kit. As a free healer, Natasha will appear on most team comps to help keep the group alive. She is a 4-Star Physical character of the Abundance… Read more »Author T.J. Newman’s Open Letter To Dreamers
A guest column on Deadline from the author of two best-selling novels: Falling and Drowning. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersMACKENDRICK: Sweet Smell of Success (1957) [by Lewis Saul]
Alexander Mackendrick Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis), a press agent, is pissed. J. J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) has been shutting his gossip out of his famous newspaper column for days now — all because Falco has somehow failed to break up a relationship between Hunsecker’s sister, Susan (Susan Harrison) and a guitar player in Chico… Read more »MACKENDRICK: Sweet Smell of Success (1957) [by Lewis Saul]
Alexander Mackendrick Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis), a press agent, is pissed. J. J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) has been shutting his gossip out of his famous newspaper column for days now — all because Falco has somehow failed to break up a relationship between Hunsecker’s sister, Susan (Susan Harrison) and a guitar player in Chico… Read more »Anna Eva Bergman: woman painter, woman’s painting, woman as painter [by Tracy Danison]
Anna-Eva Bergman N°33 1947 ‘Ensomhet’ huset (gyllne snitt), “Solitude: the house (gold part)” Gestern, hab’ich zu viel Weißwein getrunken… It’s always so difficult to know where to begin. The sound of the phrase Gestern, hab’ich… makes me hear Longtemps, je me suis couché de bonne heure. It reminds me, too, of how very dissimilar things,… Read more »“It Works Out Perfectly”: Little Mermaid’s Flounder Actor Defends Controversial Design
The Little Mermaid star Jacob Tremblay defends Flounder’s controversial design change. Based on the 1989 Disney animated classic of the same name, the upcoming live-action remake stars pop star Halle Bailey as the titular character, Ariel. Wonder star Tremblay voices Flounder, a tropical fish who is Ariel’s best friend and aids her on her journey…. Read more »Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Video Reveals More Of Neil Patrick Harris’ Mystery Villain
A Doctor Who TV spot gives a new glimpse at Neil Patrick Harris’ mysterious 60th anniversary special villain. The celebratory three-episode storyline is set to air in the fall of 2023, with David Tennant and Catherine Tate starring in a story helmed by returning showrunner Russell T Davies. Tennant will return to the series as… Read more »Not It | Alan Inman
Kids in the yard got nothing on me, I’m not it either When I tell them they look at me with confusion, then slowly back away. The post Not It | Alan Inman appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineDoesn’t Sound So Bad | JD DeHart
Doomsday doesn’t sound so bad after all If the neighborhood is no longer overrun by what seems to be a league of feral cats, if they all perish If the radio gains some silence and we have more than a crackle of signal lost to keep us enamored If there are still rivers where we… Read more »9 Spells Invented By Harry Potter Characters
The Harry Potter series saw Harry learn countless spells invented by wizards in ancient history, but there were others that had been cooked up by the characters themselves. The magic of the wizarding world was something of a science. It came with rules and restrictions and was far more complicated than waving a magic wand… Read more »Script To Screen: “The Usual Suspects”
From The Usual Suspects (1995), written by Christopher McQuarrie, the final sequence in which all is revealed. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersOh No! Co-writer Signs Away Our Publishing Rights!
Hit writers Clay Mills & Marty Dodson answer a shocking email from the SongTown Mailbag. Know your rights as a songwriter and find out if your collaborator can sign away your publishing! Then, learn what to do to fix it. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs… Read more »Screenwriting 101: Ian Shorr
“Way back when I taking writing class in high school, I was told that a script is just a blueprint for a movie. That was probably the most… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersCaravaggio’s David with the Head of Goliath
Giorgio de Chirico, turning away from the surreal landscapes and abstract forms of his great period, went for refreshment to mythology, as in his 1940 painting “The Boar Hunt.” That’s how I started out. But because I am not permitted to show it here, I shall turn to my favorite Caravaggio, “David with the… Read more »Why Do You Write Songs? And Why Is It Important To Know?
Almost all of the people I write with are trying to get their songs recorded and make a living by doing so. It is easy to get so caught up in the pursuit of something commercial that I lose sight of the reasons one started writing songs in the first place. Those reasons, if lost… Read more »
4 Playwriting Tips from a Geffen Playhouse Reader
I recently wrote my first play as a creative exercise, spurred on by the romantic lure of the theatre and its particular energy. Once I’d finished it, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it so I reached out to the Geffen Playhouse, a renowned theater and not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural… Read more »10 Mind-Bending Movies To Make You Question Reality
“Write what you know,” they say, but you’ve hopefully learned by now that you can’t just write “what you know.”… The post 10 Mind-Bending Movies To Make You Question Reality appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David Young90 Day Fiancé: Are Matt Ryan & Alla Fedoruk Together In 2023?
Matt Ryan and Alla Fedoruk had a sweet romance on 90 Day Fiancé, but Alla seemed a bit unsure about the relationship, and it’s time to talk about whether they’re still together. Their divorcees-in-love storyline was heartwarming, but Matt had a concerning history of splitting up with his wives. The couple’s long-term success was questioned,… Read more »Family of Vipers | Andromeda
A family of vipers lying in grass innocuous to look at letting people pass. A family of vipers watching each shift gimlet eyed attention waiting for a rift. A family of vipers hiding in menace flashing of forked tongue enjoying distress. A family of vipers closing in for kill a single deadly strike and watch… Read more »A Focus on Gesture | JD DeHart
Where did these various signs and gesticulations bubble up from? The bottom of bleachers, candy wrapper comics, bathroom stalls? Were they taught to us by some kindly giant with a Scottish name? And where does language come from, after all, a seamstress of sound sitting in our mind with nothing better to do but unravel… Read more »Johnny Depp’s Biggest Movie Disaster Still Hasn’t Been Released
While Johnny Depp’s 1997 feature film directorial debut was never released, the actor had good reason to keep the movie under wraps. Some actors prove naturally talented at directing movies, and some directors are solid actors in their own right. Sarah Polley transitioned from starring in major movies to directing equally successful projects, while Ben… Read more »Video: “Words”
“I think it’s time to renew our romance with the word.” — Steven Spielberg Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersPhillip B. Williams: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
________________________________________________ Epithalamium A kiss. Train ride home from a late dinner, City Hall and document signing. Wasn’t cold but we cuddled in an empty car, legal. Last month a couple of guys left a gay… Read more »Murmurations (II) | by Nilufar Karimi
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationExactly How Rich Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards Is In Marvel Lore
The Fantastic Four‘s genius leader Reed Richards isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking of Marvel’s richest character, but Mister Fantastic is secretly far wealthier than anyone would guess. While he isn’t on the same level as Black Panther or Iron Man, Reed Richards is one of Marvel’s richest heroes, having accrued… Read more »Go Into The Story Resource: Everything You Wanted to Know About Specs
A 20-part series, essential reading for anyone who is writing and hoping to sell a spec script. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersCaw | Nate Maye
Black birds outside my window call to me to wake up before it is too late, their cries overshadow the smaller light warbles of the red and blue birds. The post Caw | Nate Maye appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineNotations | JD DeHart
They assemble, they note they sway in unison. Ask them the ten question quiz, they will smirk. This they do not note. They have no reason, no remark, no railing force to see what words these demarcations attempt to explore. But hand them the right narrative, let them speak the story from depth of soul… Read more »Valkyrie Cosplay Proves Jane Foster Is a Cooler Hero Without Mjolnir
Jane Foster‘s superhero identity Valkyrie has proved that she’s an amazing hero even without the moniker and powers of Thor, and a new cosplay has perfectly captured the essence of her amazing design. With her wings and magical vambrace, Jane’s instant-classic Valkyrie look has been perfectly captured. Go to Source Author: Isaac JansonsInterview (Audio): Elmore Leonard
An hour-plus conversation with the noted crime novelist. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersForgotten Sci-Fi TV Shows That Deserve A Second Chance
One of the most successful genres in television is science fiction, but there are just as many forgotten sci-fi tv shows as there are beloved groundbreaking hits. For years, fans anxiously awaited the different versions of Star Trek, and to this day, there are still shows in that world still entertaining fans. At the same… Read more »Secrets of the River | Will Hall
I’ve seen gulfs. I’ve seen oceans that are large, and deep as a baritone. As deep as the Baltic Sea. These bodies of water are a reminder of me. I’ve swam in the Black Sea when the sky was white. Sailed the Mediterranean on my way to Egypt. Touched the bottom of the Atlantic, the… Read more »Sorry | Walid Abdallah
Sorry, If I ever make you angry or sad I feel broken, I feel bad When you are sad the whole earth cries Trees wither and the ocean dries When you are far, when you are away My soul leaves me and loses its way You are the only reason I live for Every day… Read more »All 5 Times Jason Bourne Breaks His “No Killing” Rule
Jason Bourne may have a rule against killing – but he’s had to break it a few times. The evolution of the spy movie during the 2000s can be largely traced back to the success of The Bourne Identity. Instead of the over-the-top gadgets and action sequences of something like Die Another Day, The Bourne… Read more »Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Every Holotactics Scan Entries
Holotactics is a battle simulation game in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in which Cal engages in a holographic tabletop fight with teams made from various enemies that he has faced on his journey thus far and scanned with BD-1. There are 37 in total and players can view how many enemy entries they have scanned… Read more »Script To Screen: “The Verdict”
One of the great monologues in recent cinema, taken from the 1982 movie The Verdict, screenplay by David Mamet, novel by Barry Reed. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersInterview: Laurel Parmet
A conversation with the writer-director of the indie drama The Starling Girl. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersLast Love [by Nikolay Zabolotsky, trans. Boris Dralyuk]
The car rumbled and came to a stop. Two emerged into the space of evening, and the driver, exhausted by work,| slumped down wearily onto the wheel. Constellations of lights, far away, trembled gently through the windshield. The aged passenger lingered a while with his lady beside the flowerbed. And the driver, through sleepy eyelids,… Read more »Darragh Park’s cover for “New American Writing” (#1, 1987)
In 1987, Darragh Park did the wraparound cover for the first issue of New American Writing (edited by Maxine Chernoff and Paul Hoover). The magazine had been formerly known as Oink! Here is the front: Related Stories “Christopher Brennan” by John Tranter [Introduced by Thomas Moody] Go to Source Author: The Best American Poetry2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest Semifinalists
Listed below are the Semifinalists of the 2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 11,900… The post 2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest Semifinalists appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: AdminReacher Season 2 Recasts New Major Role With T2 Star Robert Patrick
Reacher has already recast one of the new incoming characters for season 2. The series, which is based on the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child, premiered on Prime Video in February 2022. It follows Alan Ritchson as former U.S. Army military policeman who is blamed for murder and arrested before helping unravel a conspiracy… Read more »90 Day Fiancé: Danielle’s Popular Revenge Body Photos After Weight Loss
Former 90 Day Fiancé star Danielle Mullins showed off her new figure and confident personality in colorful outfits after splitting from Mohamed Jbali. The 49-year-old Ohio native is popular for her appearance in season 2 with her much younger Tunisian ex-husband. The couple had a controversial relationship on the show, which ended badly when Mohamed… Read more »Science Nonfiction Review: Archaeology From Space
Title: Archaeology from Space: How the Future Shapes Our Past Author: Sarah ParcakSource: Library Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: An interesting book, but it tried to be too many different things in under 300 pages. Archeologist Dr. Sarah Parcak specializes in satellite archeology, an approach I hadn’t heard of until I picked this book… Read more »Intervals | Stan Morrison
Time between the mouse click and the response waiting for a program to start or a printer to run staring at the final moments of a microwave job swaying over the toaster glowing but not done. Hours spent daily wasting a lifetime away betrayed by the machines of convenience promising fruit from the tree of… Read more »Craven Callings | Christine Emmert
Ask me why I shake my soul out from the downing deluge. Ask me with a quieter voice than the rage of storm. You were called. Not I. Do not expect company when you enter the tempest. The fireside along beckons me. Craven callings die under the crackle of soothing flame. The post Craven Callings… Read more »The Best New (& Fastest) Ways to Make Gil in FFXIV 6.3
Making Gil in Final Fantasy XIV is an activity that most advanced players will quickly find themselves doing in order to buy a few items they desire and be financially stable in a game with such a cruel economic system. One of the most important aspects of the game is making Gil, the in-game currency… Read more »Fear TWD’s Final Villains Can Explain A Forgotten Season 5 Mystery
The battle with PADRE can bring back a forgotten story from Fear the Walking Dead season 5. First teased in the beginning of season 7, the mysterious organization known as PADRE is in position to serve as the final villains of The Walking Dead spinoff. With that being the case, it’ll be up to its… Read more »Script To Screen: “Vertigo”
An oldie but goodie: The 1958 movie Vertigo, screenplay by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor, based on a novel by Pierre Boileau and Thomas… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“It Would Be Nice To Be Involved”: Sean Bean Addresses Potential Game of Thrones Return
With over a decade gone since his last appearance in the show, Sean Bean shares his thoughts on a potential Game of Thrones return. Bean starred in HBO’s mammoth fantasy series as Ned Stark, seen in season 1 as the lord of Winterfell and introduced as a main character intent on avoiding the political drama… Read more »Promontories | Ananya S. Guha
Evening’s wetness has the tang of unobtrusive winter; emotions are upright ostrich-like, the wet earth, loose soil will shackle me to songs. Sprouting shadows. Love will gesture towards faraway promontories. The post Promontories | Ananya S. Guha appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlinePromontories | Ananya S. Guha
Evening’s wetness has the tang of unobtrusive winter; emotions are upright ostrich-like, the wet earth, loose soil will shackle me to songs. Sprouting shadows. Love will gesture towards faraway promontories. The post Promontories | Ananya S. Guha appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineTales of the Loch | Susan N. Aassahde
The mystery shark of dirt ranch scuttle the mountain noon. Deep loom of sage trout Irish whisper. The post Tales of the Loch | Susan N. Aassahde appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineTales of the Loch | Susan N. Aassahde
The mystery shark of dirt ranch scuttle the mountain noon. Deep loom of sage trout Irish whisper. The post Tales of the Loch | Susan N. Aassahde appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online5 Lyric Pitfalls For Songwriters
These are the 5 most common lyric mistakes I see songwriters making over and over… 1. Saying the same thing in the second verse that you said in the first verse. Don’t just re-word the first verse to make verse two. Give me something new. Take the idea to another place. 2. Letting pro-nouns get… Read more »All Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Pre-Order Bonuses Confirmed (So Far)
It’s already May, meaning The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is almost here and players who want to get in on pre-order bonuses need to hurry to place their orders before everything is gone. The full release of the game will happen on May 12, 2023, so any pre-orders need to be made… Read more »Strikes and Picket Line Etiquette
I wrote this humor piece in 2001 when it looked like we were going to have a work stoppage. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“Christopher Brennan” by John Tranter [Introduced by Thomas Moody]
To honor the late John Tranter, one of Australia’s finest ever poets, I thought I would share some of my favorite poems of his over the coming weeks. “Christopher Brennan” encapsulates much of what makes Tranter so special. The poem most obviously showcases his mastery of form, which fulfills the demands of the sestina so… Read more »Wallace Stevens and the Iambic Line
from “Sunday Morning” : Death is the mother of beauty; hence from her, Alone, shall come fulfilment to our dreams And our desires. Although she strews the leaves Of sure obliteration on our paths, The path sick sorrow took, the many paths Where triumph rang its brassy phrase, or love Whispered a little out of… Read more »SYS 482 – How To Give Or Take Notes As A Writer/Producer With John Swab (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 482 – How To Give Or Take Notes As A Writer/Producer With John Swab . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersExplaining All the Different Types of Script Coverage
So, you want to get script coverage to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your project? Awesome! However, there are a lot of different kinds of coverage out there and it can be pretty confusing to know which type to choose. But don’t worry — we’ll go over six of the most common types of… Read more »What is a Meet Cute?
Sex therapist Jack Morin once calculated the secret to erotic desire in this simple equation: attraction + obstacle = excitement…. The post What is a Meet Cute? appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Shanee EdwardsBridgerton Season 3 Already Has A Perfect Penelope Replacement For Eloise
Bridgerton season 3 is confirmed, and there is already a perfect Penelope replacement for Eloise, now their friendship has reached a breaking point. At the end of season 2, Eloise realized Penelope is Lady Whistledown, the mysterious antagonist who had caused the Bridgertons to suffer multiple times because of her gossip. The revelation caused Eloise… Read more »Betrayal | Stan Morrison
I’m no good reading between the lines I get stuck at decoding the obvious I believed all those lies you told me so who is really the fool after all I know that by tomorrow I’ll be fine and you’ll still have your sad life saga you’ve broken our rental agreement love’s only a lease,… Read more »Happy New Year | Stan Morrison
I’m not used to getting old just need a little more time I’m struggling with limitations a tunnel at the end of the light it’s my first time in this cycle senile stereotypes get to me so, I’ll simply keep my eyes out everything’s bound to change The post Happy New Year | Stan Morrison… Read more »How To Complete The Fleeting Lights Quest In Honkai: Star Rail
While trailblazing through levels in Honkai: Star Rail, players will come across a task on their Interastral Peace Guide that states “Clear Memory Stage 1 of the Forgotten Hall“. However, to get to the Forgotten Hall, the Main Character must complete a series of tasks titled “Fleeting Lights“. At Trailblaze Level 20 and Equilibrium 1… Read more »Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC Sets Up A Major Character’s Return
The promotional image released along with the announcement of Elden Ring’s upcoming DLC Shadow of the Erdtree hints at the potential for a major character to return. For being merely a single image, it packs in a tremendous amount of detail, enough to build some compelling theories for the DLC’s story, setting, and characters. One… Read more »If you have WGA strike story to tell…
You are invited to share it on my blog. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers
WEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: May 3, 2023
This spring both James Allen Hall and Aaron Smith published new poetry books. James Allen Hall’s Romantic Comedy (Four Way Books, chosen by Diane Seuss for the Levis Prize) is an ingenious look at the erasure of queerness in film. He writes “Is it any wonder / I have failed to imagine my life won’t… Read more »June Events 2023 dance performance festival features variety, environment and sense experience [By Tracy Danison]
“Peeling Back”, solo performance by Nina Santes. Photo © Roberto Martinez DURING A BREAK BETWEEN COVID LOCKDOWNS, I went to a performance at one of the big theaters. About 30 minutes into it, people started walking out, saying they had come for “dance” and got “performance”. I became witness to an ongoing controversy. Something like What… Read more »Fahrenheit Zebra | Susan N. Aassahde
scullery noon spinach frost bloom samosa mountain spade The post Fahrenheit Zebra | Susan N. Aassahde appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineFahrenheit Zebra | Susan N. Aassahde
scullery noon spinach frost bloom samosa mountain spade The post Fahrenheit Zebra | Susan N. Aassahde appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineI Dream, Therefore I Exist | Madhavi Katre
She dreamed about it, day and night, Knowing it was too good to be true. Wanting for it to happen with all her might, But being practical was her virtue. Some told her to pray, others to visualize Saying, work your way, don’t see left or right. Work she did, day and night, On her… Read more »when waking up in heaven
dreams come truethat didn’t beforethe world as you wanted itbeing proved right in being unsure meeting people close far away from youpeople you missa coincidence that turned outto be your golden destiny with a kiss having courage to talk about somethingno need to feignbeing at favourite virtual YouTube concerts in the fleshhelping mosquitos to bugger… Read more »Nightmare Songwriting Sessions: Avoid These Toxic Co-Writer Traits! 🔥
Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, share some funny co-writing nightmares they’ve stepped into over the years and reveal their list of top toxic co-writer traits to avoid at all costs! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering… Read more »The Boys’ Soldier Boy Twist Would Have Made A Homelander Comic Scene Way More Disgusting
The Boys TV show already features some pretty disgusting and shocking scenes, but the series’ big Soldier Boy twist would have made a Homelander scene from the comics even more disgusting. Although The Boys is an adaptation of Garth Ennis’ comic book series, the TV show changes all kinds of elements, introducing entirely new storylines… Read more »“What is the simple emotional journey?”
Reflections on one of my favorite writing quotes. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers
Shostakovich: Tahiti Trot [by Lewis Saul]
SHOSTAKOVICH, Dmitri (1906-1975) Tahiti Trot (1928) Staatsoper Berlin Daniel Barenboim, cond. (4:08) Vincent Youmans composed Tea for Two for his musical No, No, Nanette in 1927. Shostakovich and his friend, the conductor Nicolai Malko, recalled hearing the tune in ’27 at the Meyerhold Theatre in Moscow in a play called Roar, China. In one… Read more »Shostakovich: Tahiti Trot [by Lewis Saul]
SHOSTAKOVICH, Dmitri (1906-1975) Tahiti Trot (1928) Staatsoper Berlin Daniel Barenboim, cond. (4:08) Vincent Youmans composed Tea for Two for his musical No, No, Nanette in 1927. Shostakovich and his friend, the conductor Nicolai Malko, recalled hearing the tune in ’27 at the Meyerhold Theatre in Moscow in a play called Roar, China. In one… Read more »“May Day” [by Nicholas Christopher]
The demented song of a woman forty four people in this city die of the same disease Her voice rises and falls between two notes up and down the scale two words unintelligible at first She is unseen invisible out of sight maybe no more out of her mind than anyone else except that she… Read more »The Biggest and Baddest “Big Bads” of Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sci-fi and fantasy move audiences because it shows reality in touch with something beyond their normal view. Worlds of these genres inspire wonder or even horror because many things are possible outside our usual experience. That’s true of sci-fi and fantasy heroes, too — be it superpowers, magic, or secret knowledge, something sets them apart… Read more »When Genres Collide: The Best (and Weirdest) Movie Genre Mashups
As long as there have been stories, we have tried to put them in buckets: early on, it was either… The post When Genres Collide: The Best (and Weirdest) Movie Genre Mashups appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David YoungFX’s Alien Show Casts First Lead After Limited Production Updates
The Alien TV show has finally cast its lead role after limited production updates. First announced in 2020, the Alien series is created by Noah Hawley who returns to FX after finding success with Fargo and Legion. Though precise plot details are still under wraps, the upcoming Alien TV show will take place in the… Read more »Beautiful Things | Chris Byrne
A smile so simple will make the world go round never knowing, for a smile could mean so much, making someone’s day unknowingly. Just that simple touch, a kind pat on the back, making someone’s day or one of those loving kind embraces that make one feel alive. To be alive is it to feel,… Read more »Wishing I Could | Edgar Law
And do you know how I went to that high place knowing how I tumbled and wishing I could peel and throw away the errors of years past? The post Wishing I Could | Edgar Law appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineEverything The Goblet Of Fire Movie Left Out About The Triwizard Tournament
The Triwizard Tournament was at the center of the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire plot, but a good deal about the competition was left out of the movie adaptation. This was true for several of the Harry Potter films. However, due to the complex nature of the story surrounding Harry’s fourth year at… Read more »A Story Idea Each Day for a Month (2023)
This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersEarth Music | Riley Coffey
Listen as you press your ear to the ground a music rumbles up reverberates small evidence of a teeming world beneath you. The post Earth Music | Riley Coffey appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineLeaves | Nancy May
train doors open on a blustery breeze a torrent leaves More at https://twitter.com/Haikuintraining. The post Leaves | Nancy May appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineDC is Rewriting The History of Metahumans in Its Comic Universe
Warning! Spoilers for Waller vs Wildstorm #1 ahead!The DC Universe’s own internal intertwining of superheroes and history is complicated and ever-shifting, and an incredible new reimagining of the universe is using the emergence of DC’s super-spy agencies to explore how governments justify overreach and atrocities. By reinventing the origins of government-run superheroes, the series Waller… Read more »A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 30
This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers27th Battalion
Final fag in my mouth into the battle lineswith everything to prove to myself.Mustard gas smoke signals leave sky-signsto read on packets for your health. I’m whistling a little tune from before the warhoping I will get to win la guerre.I dream of being able to snore once moreand wake up to breathe in a… Read more »Mad and the Dose-Miracle Addicts
They cried their eyes outFeeling free.In a world of usnessthey felt such thempathy. She worked in her labmaking concoctionsto rid them of their own fearsand self-rejection. But then, she hit the streetsand the authorities hit backputting anyone in prisonwho had her statue in their sack. It was only years later when troubled soldierswere fighting for… Read more »From Yoda To Huyang: The 10 Oldest Star Wars Characters
Star Wars is full of beings who have lived longer than anyone else, with 10 characters being the oldest in the franchise. The Empire Strikes Back first highlighted this trend by introducing Yoda, and other Star Wars characters like Huyang joined the ranks as their exact ages were confirmed. While some characters’ life spans were… Read more »Interviews: ‘Flashdance’ Screenwriters
Conversations with Thomas Hedley Jr. and Joe Eszterhas on the 40th anniversary of a movie which became a cultural phenomenon. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersLost Co-Creator Reveals One Thing He Still Doesn’t Understand About Show
Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof admits that he still does not understand how the show became a breakthrough hit. Created by Lindelof, Jeffrey Lieber and J. J. Abrams, Lost followed the story of survivors of a plane crash who find themselves stranded on a mysterious island where not everything is as it seems. Running for six… Read more »Block Me Not | Blanca Alicia Garza
Pieces of my notebook paper lie scattered on the floor Trying to write a poem but nothing comes to my mind The words in my head go in circles without making sense This time the writer’s block doesn’t want to leave I went to the kitchen to brew some nice hot coffee It’s 3 a.m…. Read more »Elephant Spirit Matriarch | Angel Edwards
The elephant matriarch spirit must look out for the good of the entire herd She will cast an even handed kindly rulership over all of the herd with no favourites the mother’s ruling is The final word However elephant children take presedence their well being happiness the essence of their tenderness . noble inflexible …. Read more »Wordle Today: Answer & Hints For April 29, 2023 (Puzzle #679)
Players looking for the answer to today’s Wordle, April 29, might need some hints or clues in order to preserve their current streak. If you find yourself stuck on your last few attempts and don’t want to give up, you can work through the answer using some of the clues provided below. However, if you… Read more »Interview: Kelly Fremon Craig
Conversation with the writer-director of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Sixties [by Bill Wadsworth]
The Sixties The cruelties of April and mornings in America still reverberate even now on the further side of the hill with our sixties behind us and the day getting late and the old wars behind us and our hair turned white there’s a late snowfall melting fast… Read more »The Rienzi Hotel [by Mitch Sisskind]
The Rienzi Hotel Day is serious but night is play Of dark around the headlights; Police at the Rienzi Hotel anyway. Queen Moon in her royal array Don’t appear every single night; Day is serious but night is play Night, we do it our own way Do whatever with all our might; Police… Read more »Spider-Man vs Daredevil Settles Who’s More Powerful
Spoilers below for Daredevil (2022) #10!Daredevil and Spider-Man are two of the closest friends in Marvel Comics and now a conflict pitting the two against each other proves which one of them is the more capable superhero. For years the two have fought alongside each other against foes like the Kingpin and the Punisher. Their… Read more »Around the River | Cattail Jester
I traveled around the river she carved in between us. I found my way around, only to look back and see the bridge I’d never noticed. Which allowed me to run back quickly. The post Around the River | Cattail Jester appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online97 | Edgar Law
I was once younger but still too old I was once a dream and hope, then a wisp I was once a window then became a closed door. The post 97 | Edgar Law appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online“A Sight To Behold” – Jedi: Survivor Brings Back The Best Part Of Rogue One
In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, players get to tag along with Cal Kestis as he visits multiple planets from the Star Wars universe, including one that was a crucial part of the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The events of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor happen almost ten years before Rogue One in the… Read more »The looming threat of AI to Hollywood, and why it should matter to you
Artificial intelligence could be the most important part of a writers strike, for reasons bigger than show business. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersPolite Society Ending Explained
Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Polite Society Go to Source Author: Mae AbdulbakiThriller Review: What Lies in the Woods
Title: What Lies in the Woods Author: Kate Alice MarshallSource: Bought Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: A twisty, gripping story with a satisfyingly shocking conclusion. Naomi, Cassidy, and Olivia are childhood friends who survived the unthinkable together. While the girls were in the woods playing out a fantasy of wild magic, Naomi was… Read more »In Honor of the Late John Tranter [by Thomas Moody]
John Tranter, one of the foremost figures in Australian poetry over the last half-century, died earlier this week aged 79. Perhaps no one has done more than Tranter, as poet, editor, anthologist, publisher, critic and radio broadcaster, to place Australian poetry’s response to modernism (and postmodernism) into an international context. From his early interests in… Read more »Put Yourself In Position To Succeed In Songwriting
Many writers that I mentor struggle with the idea of getting themselves in position to succeed. In fact, I see two extremes play out. Sometimes writers adopt the idea that “all I have to do is write a great song”. Others go to the extreme of trying desperately to “meet the right people” while ignoring… Read more »Invincible’s Omni-Man Really Shouldn’t Return In Season 2 – Here’s Why
Although Omni-Man is the main villain of the series, he really shouldn’t return in Invincible season 2. Omni-Man made a huge impact in Invincible season 1, going from a superhero dad to one of the most violent and cruel villains in television history. The conclusion of Omni-Man’s season 1 arc was a huge cliffhanger, but… Read more »Go Into The Story: Paris 2023
Reflections on a recent three-day screenwriting class I taught in France. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersFirst Aid | Catherine Howe
As the smiles and sunlight pass before me, encapsulated in stasis on screen, I am falling. This is not a fall to be prepared for, but sharp and sudden. Shocking. In clear view, I see myself. It comes to me that I will never have this. My time has passed, as the past lies dormant,… Read more »Nothing | Katt Gold
“I love you,” he said. “But you don’t,” I replied. “I do,” he said, “I’ll do anything to prove you wrong.” He lied. Just like all the others. Once he discovered the damage, found the baggage, he checked out just like all the others. Found an “easy” mate. You know the kind, boring, disconnected, easy…. Read more »
What is a Mary Sue Character?
One of the most annoying things in film and TV is when a character seems to lead a perfect life where problems typically solve themselves. No matter what situation they are in, they have the upper hand. There are no stakes. There is no risk. They are invincible. This is a “Mary Sue” character. There has… Read more »Spawn Crashes Killadelphia, Launching Image’s Most Shocking New Crossover
This article contains spoilers from Killadelphia #30A new crossover is coming to Image Comics courtesy of Spawn and Killadelphia in an unexpected mash-up. Apparently not satisfied with the vampires of its own acclaimed story, Killadelphia has officially brought Todd McFarlane’s iconic antihero into the Killaverse to launch its next story arc. Go to Source Author:… Read more »36 Dramatic Situations Found in Movies and Television
What are the most common dramatic situations found in movies and television? In 1895, a French literary critic, Georges Polti,… The post 36 Dramatic Situations Found in Movies and Television appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraftThe Exorcist Footage Description: Ellen Burstyn Faces Another Terrifying Possession
Ellen Burstyn is back as Chris MacNeil in Universal’s upcoming The Exorcist movie. Burstyn originated the character in the franchise’s first outing in 1973. In the new film, she’ll be joined by series newcomers Ann Dowd, Leslie Odom Jr., and Jennifer Nettles. Directed by the Halloween franchise’s David Gordon Green, the new Exorcist movie is… Read more »Laurence Goldstein, Editor and Poet, 1/5/1943 – 4/16/2023, Ann Arbor
On April 16th we lost Larry Goldstein, longtime editor of the Michigan Quarterly Review (32 years!), an inspired anthologist, editor, poet, and professor at the University of Michigan. I have often said that the editors of literary magazines, underpaid and overworked, are among the unsung heroes of literature. Larry was certainly in that category. He… Read more »Squib 498 [by Alan Ziegler]
It is 5:43 p.m. in New York a Saturday one day before my birthday, yes and the Manhattanville Viaduct with her face on it. and I am sweating a lot by now (because it’s August) and thinking of Barney Josephson, pushing 80 leaving his apartment in a snowstorm to host at the Cookery and a young neighbor… Read more »Simon’s Honor Among Thieves Story Ignored 2 Major D&D Rules
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.Simon’s story in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ignored two rules from the wider Dungeons and Dragons universe. Honor Among Thieves establishes Simon as the party’s sorcerer early in the film before he goes absent due to the story focusing on Edgin and… Read more »Script To Screen: “Wall Street”
A scene from the 1987 movie Wall Street. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersLock | Cattail Jester
I swore to unlock her sweet denim goddess with wise words yellow hair thick pink lips But the key would not work and all I could do was pull uselessly on a closed dream. The post Lock | Cattail Jester appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineGently Used | Edgar Law
My hands all busted I troubled myself to engage in creation My feet sore from the travel I tried to keep on But someone else had the patent stole the formula Put me out of business before my fingers were even cleaned. The post Gently Used | Edgar Law appeared first on Best Poetry. Go… Read more »SYS 481 – The Fine Art Of Filmmaking With Welby Ings (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 481 – The Fine Art Of Filmmaking With Welby Ings. Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott Meyers“All Of Us Were On Our Feet”: Breaking Bad Star On Watching Her Game-Changing Death
Breaking Bad star Krysten Ritter recalls her reaction to watching Jane’s game-changing death scene. In her breakthrough role, Ritter joined AMC’s hit drama in season 2 as Jesse Pinkman’s landlord and love interest, Jane Margolis, who is also a recovering drug addict. In season 2’s penultimate episode, Walter White watches Jane choke to death on… Read more »Tony Towle: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
_______________________________________________________ In Progress We adjust the background so that I am still in a forest, but the traditional kind, not one made of cement and glass, but composed primarily of wood and auxiliary vegetal matter, aerated… Read more »Second Guessing
New collection just published called ‘Second Guessing.’ It’s up in the menu along with other collections/pages. All poems written this year, and collages so fresh they’re still drying! Go to Source Author: aprettykettleofpoetryWhat’s Going On With the Song Structures in Today’s Music?
It’s like the Wild West in song structure right now on the top 10 Pop Charts. What’s going on? Is it a fad or here to stay? Clay and Marty give their take on how we got here. Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish… Read more »Blade Runner’s TV Show Only Works Without Los Angeles
Blade Runner is getting a TV show, but the series will only work without Los Angeles. The Los Angeles setting has been key to both Blade Runner films, with it providing much of the story and atmosphere that the franchise is known for. However, Blade Runner doesn’t need to return to the city for a… Read more »Script To Screen: “The Way Way Back”
A scene from the 2013 movie The Way Way Back, written by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersEvening Town | Ananya S. Guha
It is raining; mists unfurl out of rainbow trees, soaked hills and mountainous blues, houses weigh under territories, the cold is steeped in comatose clothes as stalkers look away, walk away without hindrance. For long these hills have snatched disbelief in tremors, tacitly brushing odoriferous pines, skies fall out of silent winter, spring or summer…. Read more »Believe Me | Cattail Jester
No really I’m a prince This is a castle An ancient sword Not a sub sandwich The kingdom ours. The post Believe Me | Cattail Jester appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineCharacter Analysis: How Star-Lord Goes From Outlaw to Hero
Star-Lord — also known as Peter Jason Quill — is the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, a group of intergalactic outlaws and mercenaries that were united during a daring escape from the Kyln, a prison where they were all being held for various crimes. Following the escape, the group was tasked with stopping… Read more »Netflix’s Ragnarok Cast & Character Guide
WARNING: The following contains SPOILERS for Ragnarok season 2. Go to Source Author: Quinn HoughIn Praise of the Late John Tranter [by Thomas Moody]
Word has just reached us that John Tranter, the brilliant poet and editor, died on April 21, just eight days shy of his 80th birthday. We will be running a tribute to John Tranter and posting some of his poems in the coming days. For now, let us let Thomas Moody introduce American readers to… Read more »Rock’n’Roll Cat
Got a lot to learn.Got bridges to burn.Got a dream to get away.Got waking dreams that stay. Got days that last forever.Got a life never ever after.Got medicine under a mattress.Got a treasure hunt at the chemist’s. Got a discount on something free.Got a detox kit for being happy.Got an escape plan with no exit.Got… Read more »Ronke Adekoluejo Interview: Chevalier
The new Searchlight Pictures film Chevalier is re-introducing the world to one of the most prodigious composers and violinists of the 18th century. Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was born to an enslaved Senegalese woman before being taken to France. He eventually rose to recognition in the court of Marie Antoinette as a musical master,… Read more »Growing Pains: The Best Coming-of-Age Movies and Scripts
One of the most universal experiences of humanity is that time when someone “comes of age.” Ancient rituals, social milestones,… The post Growing Pains: The Best Coming-of-Age Movies and Scripts appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David Young10 Best Movies Like The Blind Side
There are a ton of uplifting feel-good movies like The Blind Side for fans of the Oscar-winning sports drama to enjoy. Inspired by the heartwarming true story chronicled in Michael Lewis’ 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, the movie was written and directed by John Lee Hancock. The Blind Side stars Quinton… Read more »Curtsy to Men | M.K. Summer
you said you weren’t like the rest the rest weren’t like the rest and you weren’t like you to spit up the words I want to hear I crave and chew them out of my lovely flesh my arms bitten down to the bone by your harsh words the regret I wish I had for… Read more »For Guy | Edgar Law
Peddler of poems, How much time does It take to put them all On this site, spreading The rhymed and unruled World of verse, thoughts Brought down to the mud In words? The post For Guy | Edgar Law appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineWell Well Well and Well
As random as a random turnand heading for a fateI sealed it in an envelopeand second class did wait.And when it came I opened itand whispered out aloud.Well well well and well, said Iwell well well and wellthen thundered out some lighteningand puffed a big grey cloud. Higher than a drama highand playing down to… Read more »Without a Star, & | by Alexandra Lytton Regalado
Go to Source Author: Poetry Foundation1 Dune Part 2 Scene Is A Major Problem For The Sequel
Dune: Part Two has a major problem with one scene if it wants to remain a faithful adaptation while maximizing its success. Dennis Villeneuve split Dune into two parts in an effort to keep as much of the content of Frank Herbert’s original novel as possible, and even splitting the novel into two movies was… Read more »Interview (Video): Ari Aster
An hour-plus conversation with the writer-director of Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau is Afraid. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers12 Best Free Screenwriting Software For Writers In 2023 [UPDATED]
What are the best free screenwriting software options for writers? Below you’ll find our picks for the best 12 FREE screenwriting software options for the aspiring screenwriter in 2023. Here’s the criteria we used while compiling the list: • You must be able to write and export at least one script for free. Many “best… Read more »Script To Screen: “The Wizard of Oz”
From the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, screenplay by Noel Langley & Florence Ryerson & Edgar Allan Woolf, adaptation by Noel Langley from… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersSplintered | Ken Allan Dronsfield
Bending twisting deserted. Windswept bristle cone legend grown. Rock or slag of boundless stone crags. Lifeless eyes exhale dust winded grass. Rattlers move rise or tried high plains. Desert chill breathing still splintered dry. —– Ken Allan Dronsfield is a Published Poet and Author originally from New Hampshire, now residing in Oklahoma. He enjoys hiking,… Read more »In the Park
Birds gossip about weekend strollerstwittering and ridiculing panting joggers.Olympic-faced kids whizz round on their tricyclesand monk-faced bellringers meditate on bicycles. Lesser-spotted warbling hermits get ticked offby ‘I-Spy’ book-carrying hermit spotters with binocular eyeswhile ear-phone music-listening loners chat with mallard duckswho tilt their heads with my-oh-mys. Grass grows a millimetre a minute for hallucinogenic catsand dogs,… Read more »Breaking Bad Timeline: When The Shows & Movie All Take Place
The Breaking Bad timeline and franchise consists of two TV shows and a movie, but the timeline for each title is a bit tricky. All three projects were developed by Vince Gilligan for AMC, although El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie first debuted on Netflix. After Walt met his demise during Breaking Bad‘s ending in… Read more »“Northern Pike” by James Wright [as presented by Jenny Factor]
Jenny Factor on James Wright Stacey Harwood’s important post earlier this week put me in mind of James Wright. A poet and exemplar of endurance. A sturdy fragile voice. Perhaps I’m looking for an antidote. Perhaps I’m just looking. In any event, I was reminded this morning of his “Northern Pike”. This is one to read slowly to… Read more »How Old Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is In Kick-Ass 1 & 2
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the star of Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2, and here’s how old he was in both films. While Aaron Taylor-Johnson has gone on to become a pretty major star, the Kick-Ass series was one of the actor’s breakout roles, with the action comedy being what launched him into stardom. Due to the nature… Read more »Star Wars Characters That Deserve Their Own Game
There are some Star Wars characters that are so awesome they deserve their own video game. Star Wars has shown time and again that it had carry many different genres of games, from action-packed FPS adventures and story-rich RPGs to real-time strategy and racing games. Some Star Wars games have even introduced new characters in… Read more »Page One: “Cherry” (2021)
Screenplay by Angela Russo-Otstot) and Jessica Goldberg, book by Nico Walker Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersPoems Writing Life | Michael Kagan
In the center of infinite space So special We are here in this place Like snowflakes chased By the winds of madness Grains of sand Shifting and reforming In the crosshaired Middle of time Little sacks of flesh Muscle tied to bone We are sunbeams In the core We are star charged minds We are… Read more »1956 Saxophone | Judy Moskowitz
It only took one measure To become the color Of a fuchsia swing The conference of notes Non synthetic Like a Bukowski poem Fingers long and lean Playing with fluidity His mouth perfectly formed To blow On his 1956 saxophone It reaches the ivories With an abstract Point of view A Dali painting Surrealistic A… Read more »5 Lessons From Past ScreenCraft Summit Speakers
With our upcoming ScreenCraft Summit now open for registration, we did a deep dive on some of our most notable past ScreenCraft Summit Speakers and found some of the best tips they had to offer. From Spike Jonze and J.J. Abrams to Sofia Coppola and Emily V. Gordon, here are some motivational reminders to keep… Read more »Why Jeff Was Recast In Better Call Saul Season 6
Though Don Harvey originated the role effectively, the Better Call Saul Jeff recast in season 6 with Pat Healy had its reasons. Though a small role in the series, Jeff was being set up to play a pivotal role in the show’s final season only for the distracting recasting to occur. With Better Call Saul… Read more »Three Sonnets (by Mitch Sisskind)
Tears of the Intellectuals Tears of the intellectuals, bitter dew, Moistening pages of ponderous books Schmerz of the intellectuals, sad but true, Bellyaching of the egghead schnooks, Kvetching, self-loathing anchored deep In the hearts of intellectuals albeit they know The galaxies’ secrets, and what life forms creep In brackish saltwater, and how protozoa grow. Oy,… Read more »Introduction to a History of the Sky [by Tom Disch]
There is not a single sky but rather a diversity of single sky-moments strung out like beads on a celestial necklace. The Greeks believed in a single sky with Zeus its ruler and his son Apollo a traveler traversing it each day like the conductor on a modern railway train. Any child knows better now,… Read more »Songs Are My Footprints
I look at the songs I write as footprints. They are what remain of me after I pass through a place. Yesterday, I passed through another day of writing and I left behind a song that represents ME. Two songs, actually. I poured my heart and soul into them and I’m proud of what I… Read more »Sims 4 Basement Kit May Have Killed Off The Series’ Most Iconic Item
Two new kits are making their way into The Sims 4, adding new items, furniture, and themed content to the game – but sadly, one object in particular may have put an unwanted end to one of the series’ best long-running jokes. The Greenhouse Haven kit, which introduces gardening items such as seeds and planters… Read more »Spec Script Deal: “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice”
20th Century acquires action comedy spec script “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” written by BenDavid Grabinski. Via Deadline: Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersAnorexia | Ann M. Bauer
These early seventy years have betrayed her, She never saw it coming. Her powerful ego failed to respect the bones and muscles of her core. The stone statue of her frame gradually crumbled, By the insidious attempt to starve it. She won this battle, but at what cost? The inability to walk, sit, stand for… Read more »The Maid | Ann M. Bauer
Neither a foul nor friendly smell, but odd, Unfamiliar, both intriguing and heightening her anxiety that perhaps this was something she created. The rotting oranges in the bottom of the fruit basket, the mildewed towels scattered on the floor? The rusty pipes, or the neglected cat’s litter box, The weight of accumulating waste, its lingering… Read more »90 Day Fiancé: All About Big Ed & Liz Woods’ Current Status
Surprisingly, 90 Day Fiancé couple Big Ed and Liz Woods are still together in 2023. The couple appeared on 90 Day: The Single Life season 1, during which they failed to maintain a relationship due to communication issues, and Ed’s insecurities. The 57-year-old reality star and his much younger love interest started their journey on… Read more »Enlightened Spirits | Blanca Alicia Garza
I wish flowers would sprout from our bones, not ashes or dust, forgotten in the cold ground. Our essence then coated with a thousand colors, not with the tears of those who remain behind. May our enlightened spirit then fly free, as ravens within the light of the full moon. The post Enlightened Spirits |… Read more »Joy Cometh in the Morning | Christine Emmert
I cannot contain or yet restrain the arrival of joy each day. By eventide the joy is dimmed. New joys hide among the stars to be uncovered by another sunrise. The post Joy Cometh in the Morning | Christine Emmert appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineChristopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Follow-Up Should Be His Canceled 2009 Movie
Unlike other directors, Christopher Nolan doesn’t have many undeveloped projects, but his next movie absolutely has to be his canceled 2009 project, The Prisoner. In 2010, Warner Bros. released one of the most original and inventive sci-fi action movies of the 21st century, Nolan’s Inception. The movie has become a classic, as it is #14… Read more »Spec Script Deal: “Never Too Old to Die”
Amazon Studios acquires action comedy spec script “Never Too Old to Die” written by Brian Otting. Via Deadline: Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers[META] Posting your own poems here — when to post and when to head to one of our sibling subreddits
This sub is for published poems. There are many subs that allow users to post their own original, unpublished work. In Reddit sub parlance, an original, unpublished poem is considered “original content,” and the largest sub for that is r/ocpoetry. There are still some posting rules there — users must actively participate in the sub… Read more »[Poem] What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade by Brad Aaron Modlin
submitted by /u/bananiko [link] [comments] Go to Source Author: /u/bananiko2023 ScreenCraft Family Screenplay Competition Winners
We are excited to announce the Winners of the 2023 ScreenCraft Family Screenplay Competition. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 600 submissions. Congratulations to these writers! Grand Prize Winner + Mentorship with Andrew Barrer Secret Santa by Ryan W. Smith When a notorious crime syndicate plans to steal the world’s largest red diamond from… Read more »25 Essential Cult Movies You Must Watch
When a movie gains the status of a cult classic, it’s hard to not overanalyze and obsess over what makes… The post 25 Essential Cult Movies You Must Watch appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Alyssa Miller20 Best Adult Cartoons Like Family Guy
There’s definitely no shortage of adult cartoons for any viewers looking for alternatives to Family Guy. By using and often subverting the animated family sitcom format popularized by The Simpsons, Family Guy’s reign began in 1999, and, like its predecessor, appears to have no end in sight. In recent years, however, long-time archetypes of adult… Read more »WEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: April 19, 2023
Vievee Francis’s fourth book The Shared World was published on April 17 by TriQuarterly Books. Revelatory and redemptive, Francis is a poetry seer writing searing verse. The book’s cover art is a 1965 photograph of Galway Kinnell being assisted by Juniata College senior Harriet Richardson after Kinnell had been hit by a state trooper’s billy club in… Read more »Quote of the Day [by Harrison Ball]
NYCB Principal Dancer Harrison Ball. Photo © Ricky Cohete Ed note: Soon after Harrison Ball was made a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet in 2022, he suffered several injuries that have ended his promising dance career. He is retiring from the company this spring, at 29. His final performance is on April… Read more »Young Sheldon Star’s Real-Life Accident Resulted In A Big Missy Change
Missy actress Raegan Revord reveals an upcoming physical change in her character after suffering a real-life car accident just before filming a Young Sheldon season 6 episode. The only Cooper daughter is finally getting some recognition in The Big Bang Theory prequel after being ignored for the most part of the year. The latest Missy-centric… Read more »Script to Screen: “Zombieland”
The very beginning of the movie Zombieland (2009), screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersInfinity | Anna Banasiak
I’m looking at people lost in the rushing universe I’m only a drop of time in a gust of eternity I’m searching for the truth in the music of things wandering in the world like a blind bird. The post Infinity | Anna Banasiak appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry… Read more »Frozen Woolen Blanket | Michael Kagan
Among the moonlit thistle in guilt-ridden fleece weeping under thick coats of burden Grief never truly sheared whispered prayer trembling fear Now spun and artfully woven the heavy woolen blanket emotionally frozen hopelessly folded on sale in a quaint country store A couple long seeking a flawless loving cover yet one more poor selection challenged… Read more »SYS 480 – How To Produce Your Own Script With Michael Escalante (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 480 – How To Produce Your Own Script With Michael Escalante. Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersKUWTK: All About Robert Kardashian & Kris Jenner’s Scandalous Marriage
Kim Kardashian’s 40th birthday bash in October 2020, featured on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, became a talked-about event. One of the highlights of the extravaganza was a realistic hologram of Kim’s father, the late Robert Kardashian Sr. As the reaction to the “lifelike” hologram grew on social media, many wanted to know more about… Read more »More Nonfiction About Russia: Putin Country
Title: Putin Country: A Journey into the Real Russia Author: Anne GarrelsSource: Library Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: This was an accessible overview of Russia from 1993 to 2013 that used personal stories to share insights about non-Moscow parts of Russia. The next book on my Russia reading list was published in 2016…. Read more »“What It Feels Like to Be Aaron Smith” [by Aaron Smith]
What It Feels Like to Be Aaron Smith Though you would never admit it, you’re still shocked by pubic hair in Diesel ads on Broadway and Houston, and you wonder what conversations lead up to a guy posing with his pants unzipped to the forest. Maybe the stylist does it, but somebody had to… Read more »The New York School Diaspora (Part Forty-Eight): Nathan Hoks [by Angela Ball]
Poem for Wendy’s Eyes Last week as I was eating an apple pie With my bare hands all by myself In a small room painted lime green And lit by a dim chandelier which Hung from a white ceiling that sparkled I thought about Wendy’s green eyes Which made Wendy’s eyelashes look green Which reminded… Read more »Top 4 Toxic Songwriter Traits
In this episode Marty and Clay talk about some CRAZY co-writing experiences they’ve had and share their top 4 Toxic Songwriter Traits. Don’t be that writer! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It… Read more »Daredevil: Born Again Show Cast & Marvel Character Guide
Daredevil: Born Again will bring back several iconic Marvel characters as well as bring new actors into the world of the MCU. After the cancelation of Marvel Television’s Netflix series in 2019, with Daredevil being canceled in 2018 after three seasons, the fate of the Defenders and Netflix’s stories hung in the balance. However, it… Read more »Seasons of Life | Jurg Friedli
Springtime of my life my mother’s voice inside me C’mon, it’s time to eat she’s always there to guide me her shoulder strong and near she’ll never disappear. Summer of my life full blossom girl I found dark beauty as she was she made me turn around changing my life from wild to marriage and… Read more »All Those Years Ago | Jurg Friedli
All those years ago time was on your side your way was smooth and straight appearance was all pride You had it all you know the talent and the guts were ready for the show the girls, well, they were hot Seemingly endless time the crowds around all day and lots of friends it seemed… Read more »Character Breakdown: What Makes Ariel More Than Just A Little Mermaid?
With the upcoming live action remake of the 1989 Disney classic The Little Mermaid, we wanted to take a look at what makes a character like Ariel, the protagonist of the animated feature, someone who writers can observe when creating their own characters. Even if you’re working on a story in a different genre, the… Read more »Kubrick In Britain: Explore the Greatest Stanley Kubrick Movies
Stanley Kubrick movies make up one of the most unique and masterful bodies of work in cinematic history. Although born… The post Kubrick In Britain: Explore the Greatest Stanley Kubrick Movies appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Martin KeadyPrometheus’ Sequel Improves Alien: Resurrection’s Scariest Scene
Despite the fact that Alien: Resurrection is perhaps the most controversial film in the Alien franchise, it does contain one of the most terrifying scenes in the series, though that scene was more recently improved upon by Prometheus’ forgotten sequel. Go to Source Author: Spencer ConnollyA Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 17
This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Because the best way to come up… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersRemembering Darragh Park [by David Lehmam, David Grant Noble, & Others]
Cherry blossoms filled the air, swept by the May wind, and a friend said, “Oh, I thought it was snowing.” That, Darragh Park said, was the effect he tried to get across in his paintings. He wanted to convey the pink cascade before it gained definition as blossoms or snowflakes — and to convey the… Read more »Aesthetics | Baris Semerci
late winter breakfast irregular poetry inverse aesthetics deliberately leaving linear programming flaws More at https://twitter.com/hwl76/status/1205779904555618310. The post Aesthetics | Baris Semerci appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineGrey’s Anatomy S19 Sets Up Jules As The Cristina To Simone’s Meredith
Warning! SPOILERS about Grey’s Anatomy season 19, episodes 14 & 15 ahead. Go to Source Author: Antonella GugliersiWishful Thinking… Success | Julandie Greyling
Forever and ever and ever Destroying Dragging this down Like a living zombie Fear, fear Uncertain, waiting Hoping for failure Trying with no success Hating the beauty Of what should be Despised, confused Hating hating Nonetheless thinking wishfully The result is… nothing Nothing, nothing, No result, no meaning Death. The post Wishful Thinking… Success |… Read more »An Ecology of Creativity | by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationBlade Runner’s First Rebel Replicant Had a Totally Unique Ability
The entire premise of the original Blade Runner revolved around rogue Replicants being on the loose, and Rick Deckard–the Blade Runner–being the one man who could stop them. While that is a bit of an oversimplification of events, the idea here is that Replicants rebelling is written in the proverbial DNA of this franchise, which… Read more »Nin Andrews: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
__________________________________________________ If anyone reads these poems they will think they know what kind of person I am. They will, I am certain, imagine me as someone else, someone I can never be—simply because I have written poems… Read more »Songwriting Is TOO Hard
Legendary songwriter Kim Williams signed me to my first writing deal and for that, I’m forever grateful. I absolutely wouldn’t have the life I now have if Kim had not believed in me and given me a chance. There is no way I will ever be able to repay the time he spent mentoring me… Read more »Every Wordle Answer: All Words Used So Far (Updated Daily)
Wordle is a simple word-guessing game that tasks players with solving a five-word puzzle using letter position clues. Wordle presents the player with six rows of five empty boxes. Simply enter a random five-letter word and the website highlights certain letters green if they are correct, yellow if they are correct but in the wrong… Read more »This Morning’s News | Stan Morrison
The interface of Self and Conformity A constantly shifting boundary line Self-myths and self-righteousness To meet politely the faces we meet “I’ve always” sparring with “I’ve never” This recipe is always self- adjusting Forever responding to new climates A restless Self/Conformity amalgam Until the moment of actualization: JUST LEAVE ME ALONE! The post This Morning’s… Read more »Season’s Greetings | Stan Morrison
Protocols of the Elders of Zion Fabricated in Mother Russia Anti-semitism sent worldwide Jew bankers hoarding capital And planning global domination No Jews with money found In New York’s Lower Eastside Or in all the urban ghettos Michael Gold set us straight Poor folks plotting survival Henry Ford et al signed up A threat to… Read more »Jedi: Survivor Can Fix Fallen Order’s Biggest Cal Complaint
With Star Wars Jedi: Survivor releasing soon, the game has a big opportunity to resolve one of major complaints regarding its predecessor – series protagonist Cal Kestis. Following the events at the end of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Survivor picks up the story after a lengthy five-year time skip, putting Cal and the crew… Read more »Jackie Robinson
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played first base. In subsequent years he was the game’s premier second baseman. The first black player in the major leagues endured insults, taunts, threats, slurs. He was a terrific player, a Hall of Famer and World Series hero, with guts… Read more »Lera Auerbach’s Symphony #6 at Carnegie Hall (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)
Lera Auerbach’s Symphony #6 at Carnegie Hall (Wednesday, April 19, 2023) “Vessels of Light” for violincello, chorus, and orchestra American premiere Presented by the American Society for Yad Vashem and Yad Vashem A Concert for Sugihara Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7 PM Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage / Carnegie Hall https://leraauerbach.com/biography/ https://leraauerbach.com/compositions/ Kristina Reiko Cooper, Chiune… Read more »6 Signs The Mandalorian Is Going To Kill Din Djarin
Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian season 3, episode 7.The Mandalorian season 3, episode 7 ended tragically with Paz Vizsla being killed, the Empire closing in on the Mandalorian fleet, and Din Djarin being captured by Moff Gideon, with the latter element hinting at Din’s death. Throughout much of The Mandalorian season 3,… Read more »Parental Yoke | Rising-of-the-Sun
O what a tangled web weaved over me. Breeding no lines halcyon luring indecipherable scrawls. O scrabbled pinched of error baffling my steps. “foggy cloud are near”. O mirror…. through which we see. Modelling of flowers can be restricted from growing an inch. Thy vehicle transported us, hold no string of faring us. Sprouting away… Read more »Peace | Chrispan wa mo Afrika
Peace is not the absence of war, It is not the absence of heartaches, Not the deafeter of hate and cater of love, But the caterer of hate and conquerer of love, Not the devourer of wickedness, Not even the victor of uncertainity, It is merely much deeper than all those, Peace is larger than… Read more »Stylized Breaking Bad Art Has Walter White & Gus Fring Facing Off
Walter White faces off against his nemesis Gustavo Fring in a new stylized Breaking Bad art. Gus Fring, played by Giancarlo Esposito, was introduced in season 2 as a mild-mannered owner of the chicken shop chain Los Pollos Hermanos. In actuality, he was a ruthless drug lord responsible for a huge meth operation north of… Read more »Page One: “Candyman” (2021)
Screenplay by Jordan Peele & Win Rosenfeld and Nia DaCosta, based on the 1992 motion picture entitled Candyman written by Bernard Rose… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersBreakage and Repair [by Lera Auerbach]
In early 2020, Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center commissioned me to write a large symphonic work for cello, choir and orchestra related to Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during WWII. Chiune Sugihara and Dutch diplomat Jan Zwartendijk helped thousands of Jews flee the onslaught and murderous march of the Nazi… Read more »Blow Them Away With Your Songwriting
Clay and I often run into people who are doing all the wrong things in their pursuit of success with their music. Most of the time, the thing they need to be doing is improving their songs. That’s often the one thing they aren’t doing. They are meeting with publishers and people at PRO’s (ASCAP, BMI and… Read more »Is The Last Thing He Told Me Based On A True Story? Inspiration Explained
WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for The Last Thing He Told Me! Go to Source Author: Dhruv SharmaMemories by Moonlight | E.C. Vento
What would I know that the moon hasn’t seen underneath it’s shimmering glow by the water. The shadows in the sand made by feet remind me of us hand in hand, and how we used to be. and now how we faltered. Another night drinking with memories… by the moonlight. The post Memories by Moonlight… Read more »Criminal | G. S. Katz
We’re always apart Passion like ours Dies undercover The post Criminal | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineLove Is Blind: Kelly Chase Reveals Shocking New Details About Kenny Breakup
Kelly Chase and Kenny Barnes starred in the inaugural season of the hit Netflix dating show in 2020, but just ahead of the Love Is Blind season 4 finale, Kelly revealed surprising details about her breakup with Kenny on her Instagram. Although Kenny proposed to Kelly after just a couple of dates in the pods,… Read more »A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 13
This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersLa Biennale de la danse du Val de Marne 2023 #2: I got that hip hop feeling [By Tracy Danison]
“C Off the square. “C A R C A S S” by Marco Da Silva Ferreira. Photo © Jose Caldeira For La Biennale de danse du Val de Marne 2023 the energy- in-creativity exemplified by Aina Alègre’s This is not an “Act of Love and Resistance” has a consistently “hip hop feel” even when it’s… Read more »Super Mario Bros Has 1 Advantage Disney Can Never Touch
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.Along with its reverence for the gaming franchise that inspired it, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has one advantage that Disney can’t ever touch. Opening with Mario and Luigi trying to get their plumbing business off the ground in Brooklyn, it quickly turns into an… Read more »Hurry up and wait
The bane of a screenwriter’s existence: They want the script NOW… then they make you WAIT… and wait… and wait… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHow to Watch a TV Show You Want to Write a Spec Script For
The best thing about writing a TV spec script is the research. And by research, I of course mean watching episode after episode after episode of the show you’ve chosen to spec. But this research isn’t leisurely. Oh no, it requires diligent analysis and extensive note-taking. In order to write a spec script that will… Read more »5 Reasons Why Renfield’s Reviews Are So Mixed
Critics are split on Universal’s new Dracula movie Renfield, which is receiving mixed reviews regarding the film’s tone, storytelling, and genre-blending. From director Chris McKay, Renfield brings Dracula to modern-day New Orleans as his long-time titular henchman decides to explore life outside his master’s debased shadow. With the help of Awkwafina’s traffic cop Rebecca Quincy,… Read more »The Hero’s Journey Breakdown: Everything Everywhere All At Once
How does Everything Everywhere All at Once follow Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey breakdown? Welcome to another installment of our new… The post The Hero’s Journey Breakdown: Everything Everywhere All At Once appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraftPower Rangers’ Darkest Timeline Transformed Their Original ’90s Zords
One of the most beloved aspects of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is undoubtedly the team’s iconic Zords, but one twisted timeline turned the beloved robots into the Rangers’ worst nightmare. From the Dragonzord even down to the Frogzord, these mechanical kaiju have long been associated with the Teenagers with Attitude, and they’ve meant the… Read more »“deflated at dusk” by Rebecca Jessen [Introduced by Thomas Moody]
Rebecca Jessen is a Brisbane based poet whose first poetry collection Ask Me About the Future (UQP, 2020) was shortlisted for the 2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Poetry, the Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry and Commended for the Anne Elder Award. “deflated at dusk” evokes the sometimes excruciating slowness of a family summer… Read more »WEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: April 12, 2023
Kyle Dargan’s Panzer Herz: A Live Dissection will be published on April 15, 2023 by TriQuarterly Books. Panzerherz is an armored heart, a medical term to describe a dense calcification, “armored” in the manner of a military vehicle. Metaphorically rich, Dargan opens his book with conflicting quotes about masculinity by Theodore Roosevelt, André 3000, Michel… Read more »Why Spaced’s U.S. Remake Upset Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright
The U.S. remake of Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, and Edgar Wright’s Spaced seriously upset the creators of the original UK sitcom. In 2008, Spaced joined a long list of beloved UK sitcoms to receive the dubious honor of being remade for American audiences. While The Office‘s U.S. remake became a massive hit for network NBC,… Read more »The Virtues of Spacing Out and Goofing Off
Finally, science is good for something! Spacing out rules! Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThinking of You My Love | Jocelyn Seward
Thinking of youMy love,Though I’m supposed toBe thinking aboutThe work in front of me,Nothing matters butThe memory of theTime I spend with you,The joy and passion,The warmth and kindness.You and I are one,Two parts of the same being,Walking together in harmony,My heart completely yours. The post Thinking of You My Love | Jocelyn Seward appeared… Read more »With Each Other | Clive Paul
Together we canDo anything,Go anywhere,Grow stronger inWays we can onlyImagine. With each otherWe dance and dream,Living life blissfully,Passionately,Without a careIn the world. The post With Each Other | Clive Paul appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineSYS 479 – Making Faith Based Movies With Jon Erwin and Brent McCorkle (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 479 – Making Faith Based Movies With Jon Erwin and Brent McCorkle . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersMeet ‘The Lost One’: The New Secret Behind Marvel’s Multiverse
Warning: SPOILERS for Avengers Beyond #1Marvel Comics has retconned once again the origins of the Multiverse by introducing a new all-powerful god called the Lost One, who existed “before the Omniverse”. The Lost One is also responsible for creating the Beyonders, which not only changes again an important part of the history of the Marvel… Read more »Doug Lang: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
Doug Lang at the Rodin Museum in Paris, 1996. Photo by Sandra Rottmann ______________________________________________________________________________________ Lang’s Special Fortune Cookies Nothing special is coming your way. Your luck will not change today. Your sense of humor is of no use to you. No one is thinking of you this evening…. Read more »14 Fellini films [by Lewis Saul]
Criterion’s FELLINI box 14 films, lovingly restored Criterion put together this gorgeous box set in 2020, in honor of Fellini’s 100th birthday. I hear you, you’ve seen ’em all. Or most of ’em … Maybe you saw La Strada years ago in a semi-mutilated print with emulsion scratches, projector noise, and gate jitter. Here’s… Read more »3 Quick Fixes That Will Take Your Songwriting to the Next Level!
Songs can sound great on first listen, but they often have easy-to-miss flaws that can keep them from succeeding… In this episode, hitmakers Clay Mills and Marty Dodson, share tips on how to fix common songwriting mistakes and elevate your songs quickly. Learn how to avoid getting stuck on a second verse, resolve pronoun and… Read more »A Better Bob Ross Movie Than Paint Already Exists
WARNING!: Contains SPOILERS for Paint.In Paint, Owen Wilson stars as Carl Nargle, a Bob Ross-inspired host of a public access painting show, but a better Bob Ross movie already exists. Using his penchant for playing protagonists with laid-back personal philosophies, Wilson portrays Carl as an artist hoping to inspire viewers at home to express themselves,… Read more »My Heart | Tristram Siddall
My heart is yours,At every moment,During every season,In the middle of the nightOr at dawn’s first light.You enthrall me,Make me giddy,Satisfy me deeply,Ignite the passion withinWith a single kiss.I thought I only hadSo much love to give,But you’ve shown meThat there is no endTo my affection.You’re everything I need,I love greatly indeed. The post My… Read more »Love Dream | Davis Bourke
My love dreamIs about you.You’re beautiful,Kind, caring,Compassionate,Passionate,Exciting, enchanting,Engaging,Inviting.A vision in the sky,A mirage in the desert,A wave in the ocean,A mountain touching the clouds.You are my everything,All I could want,The air I breathe,You complete meMy dream love. The post Love Dream | Davis Bourke appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry… Read more »10 Best Filmmaking Websites for Indie Filmmakers
As a filmmaker, the process of making a film can be challenging, and it can be even more daunting for independent filmmakers who are often working on smaller budgets with limited resources. However, in today’s digital age, numerous filmmaking websites offer a wealth of information and resources that can help indie filmmakers navigate. Here’s a… Read more »The Best Action Comedy Movies That Kick Ass and Split Sides
It all comes down to a high-stakes moment where everyone has tensed up in their seat. Right when there should… The post The Best Action Comedy Movies That Kick Ass and Split Sides appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David YoungHow Love Is Blind’s Zack Goytowski Was Misrepresented By Editing
Zack Goytowski has been embroiled in an embarrassing scandal since Love Is Blind season 4, but the criminal defense lawyer is now clarifying that he did not plagiarize a song from the band, Ludo. Zack first proposed to Irina Solomonva during the Netflix dating show, before dumping her and getting engaged to Bliss Poureetezadi. However,… Read more »A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 10
This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersINTERVIEW: Ronit Plank: Multi-Genre Writer & Podcast Host
Interview by Morgan Baker When Ronit Plank was six, her mother dropped her and her sister off with her father so she could follow the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh to India. Though she returned when Ronit was twelve, her mother left again to follow Rajneesh to his ashram in Oregon. Her memoir, When She Comes… Read more »INTERVIEW: Ryan Rae Harbuck, Author of When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair
Interview by Lara Lillibridge From where she sat, her perspective of the world was both quite ordinary and rivetingly extraordinary-from a paralyzing car accident in her teens to traveling overseas on a journey of self-reflection to becoming a mom. Throughout everything she experienced, she fervently believed in following her given path. She wanted to trust… Read more »A Little Mod Post About Conduct In This Sub
Hey everyone, I’m a new moderator of this sub, after being invited by u/mort-the-moose. I wanted to join this sub as primarily a force against hate and a force for productive and peaceful discussion. Please consider me this sub’s equivalent of a Diversity and Inclusion moderator. If you have any concerns about such subjects in… Read more »INTERVIEW: Brandi Larsen & Daniella Mestyanek on Writing UNCULTURED
Interview by Lara Lillibridge Behind the tall, foreboding gates of a commune in Brazil, Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult The Children of God, also known as The Family, as the daughter of high-ranking members. Her great-grandmother donated land for one of The Family’s first communes in Texas. Her mother, at thirteen,… Read more »A not on posting original content — both published and unpublished
This sub is for published poems. There are many subs that allow users to post their own original, unpublished work. In Reddit sub parlance, an original, unpublished poem is considered “original content,” and the largest sub for that is r/ocpoetry. There are still some posting rules there — users must actively participate in the sub… Read more »Why Peach Became A Princess Instead Of A Queen In Super Mario Bros. Movie
Peach remains a princess in The Super Mario Bros. Movie instead of finally becoming the Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom. Since the introduction of Peach in the Super Mario Bros. game released in 1985, she has always been a princess needing to be saved. Though Peach is taking on a greater role in helping Mario… Read more »Seeking Representation: Managers First, Agents Later.
For a screenwriter trying to break into the business, “How do I get an agent” is the wrong question to ask. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Day We Met | Braden Kendal
The day we met-A day like no other,Life changing,Exciting,A wonderful new Adventure unfolding.The way you looked,The things we said,Etched in my mind,Complete happiness.I’m so grateful I met you,You’re a beautiful flowerIn a verdant meadow,Sunshine on aCloudy day.I love you so much andWill always cherishThe day we met. The post The Day We Met | Braden… Read more »Falling in Love with You | Candice Ashley
Falling in love with you wasEffortless, it just took a second,One glance, one word you said,One enchanting smile.Your mannerisms mesmerizing,Effortlessly gorgeous, tantalizing,A beautiful song, a breath ofSpring air, a ray of light brighteningMy life and making meDance with joy.A wonderful gift,A fabulous companion,Passionate lover,Falling in love with you was easy. The post Falling in Love… Read more »South Park: Kenny’s 10 Funniest Quotes, Ranked
While it may be hard to understand him, some of the best Kenny McCormick quotes on South Park are also the most memorable of the show. Audiences all know and love Kenny McCormick as the quiet kid from South Park, who is best friends with Cartman, Stan, and Kyle. Although Kenny doesn’t say much, when… Read more »A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 9
This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersCozy Fiction in Review: Someone Else’s Shoes
Title: Someone Else’s Shoes Author: Jojo MoyesSource: Bought Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: This was a heartwarming read with a fun plot and well-developed characters. A great book club pick. Something I love about Jojo Moyes is her ability to tackle tough topics in a book that still feels light. In this book,… Read more »Paul Hoover: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
_______________________________________________________ Driver’s Song I shall never reach Danville, Ohio, Danville distant and lonely. Black car, small moon, in the back seat beer. Because I’ve forgotten the roads I shall never reach Danville, Ohio. Over the plains, through Indiana,… Read more »Remembering “Easter 1916” [by Terence Winch]
On Easter Monday of 1916, 150 or so Irish rebels took armed action against their British rulers, seizing the General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin. After a week of fighting, they lost to the thousands of British troops arrayed against them, but the Rising ultimately led to Irish independence from the mighty British Empire. Given… Read more »Lottie Calling Dead Birds A “Blessing” Sets Up Yellowjackets’ Survivor Cult
Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Yellowjackets season 2, episode 3. Go to Source Author: Katy RathWhat We Know About Second Half Of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 6
The cast has been spending a lot of time together lately as they film for the second half of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation season 6. The group of original roommates reunited in 2018, six years after the original series came to an end, to film for the spinoff series. Although it was questionable at the… Read more »Variety 10 Screenwriters to Watch
From the 45th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersI Love… | Edwin Alden
I love the way youLook at me whenWe’re alone. I love the intimateMoments of blissWe share. I love howWe laugh atAnything, everything. I love how you Make me feelAll the time. I love how weJust seem toFit together. I love everythingAbout you,My sweet love. The post I Love… | Edwin Alden appeared first on Best… Read more »Everlasting Love | Elly Atkinson
Sunrise, sunset,Cycle of seasons,Moon travelingAcross a starry sky.Deepest affection,Passion unlimited,Growing together inPerfect harmony.We’re a natural pair-Made for each other,Singing the same song.Tenderness, passion,Fondness forever,Our everlasting love. The post Everlasting Love | Elly Atkinson appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineThe Karate Kid: All 5 Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
The Karate Kid movie franchise spans five films, including sequels and a remake, and here are all of them ranked from worst to best. The first of The Karate Kid movies introduced the characters of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and his karate sensei/best friend Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita), who are now among the most… Read more »“How Was Your First Day of School?” [by Stephanie Paterik]
We learned to jump out the window. First grade, first floor. My knees only stung a little when I landed in grass. We played tag, Willow was the bad guy and Max and I hid behind the oak. Did I tell you there’s an oak tree, Mom, like the one at home? I can hide… Read more »SYS 478 – Making A James Bond Documentary With Matthew Bauer (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 478 – Making A James Bond Documentary With Matthew Bauer. Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersMeet Your Maker: Multiplayer Guide (How to Play With Your Friends)
The robust building of bases and raiding of different custom outposts in Meet Your Maker can be best experienced when you play with a friend through the limited multiplayer of this game. Developer Behavior Interactive has built a game that is almost made for co-op play, with friends either tackling unique bases together or collaborating… Read more »Screenwriters to Watch 2023
With the Austin Film Festival Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWill I Find True Love? | Retha Trevis
Will I find true love?Such a vast question,Until I met you.Suddenly, it all made sense.I could see it in theWay you looked at me,The way we talked,How we loved each otherWith passion and care.I found love in you,My dearest soul mate.You’re the one for me,No one else exists.You make me whole,I’ve found true love. The… Read more »My Love Poems for You | Alison Randell
My love poems for you,My beautiful soul mate,I will always offerWith extended hand andOpen heart.Passionate tender feelingsWashing over me as IWrite these words andDream of us together.How much you mean to me,Cannot be put in words,But I try nonetheless becauseMy love for you is endless.My love poems for youAre a reflection of yourInfinite beauty,Your amazing… Read more »2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest Quarterfinalists
Listed below are the Quarterfinalists of the 2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 11,900… The post 2023 TSL Free Screenplay Contest Quarterfinalists appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: AdminCoraline 2 Updates: Is A Sequel Happening?
While the original is considered a creepy stop-motion classic, with there ever be a Coraline sequel? The original Coraline was based on the Neil Gaiman novel of the same name, with The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Henry Selick directing. The story follows Coraline, a young girl who discovers an idyllic alternate world filled with doppelgangers of… Read more »“The Jailers and the Jailed” [by Tom Disch]
That will be the new two-tier social order with pharmaceuticals the unofficial currency distributed at the stadia and KFCs of the unfamilied. Think of New Orleans and multiply by n. The jailers will own their own vans and take vacations in the Yucatan and Guantanamo. They’ll know themselves to be a cut above the people… Read more »Amazon’s Reacher Already Has The Perfect Series Finale
It’s difficult to predict how long Amazon’s Reacher is going to run, but if it follows Lee Child’s original plan, there’s already a perfect series finale. By design, Jack Reacher is a series that’s welcoming to newcomers. Readers could start from the very first novel Killing Floor, or skip straight ahead to book 23 Past… Read more »‘Air’ Exists Because One Underemployed Guy in His 20s Saw ‘The Last Dance’
That guy? Screenwriter Alex Convery. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersAll My Love | Lucy Willis
All I haveIs all my loveFor you.Forever, always,From the bottom ofMy heart.A love so pure itReaches deep inside,To the places weOnly dream of,An ocean of feelings andDiscoveries about each other.You mean everything to me,My sweetest gift,I give in return,All my love to you. The post All My Love | Lucy Willis appeared first on Best… Read more »We’ll Be Together Forever | Theresa Killam
We’ll be together forever,Like the sun and moon,Night and day,The seasons and tides,Our hearts beatingAs one in a joyful universe.Let’s go together intoThe sunset andLive our dreams,Hopeful, joyful,In love for all time. The post We’ll Be Together Forever | Theresa Killam appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineTSL Free Screenplay Contest Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 TSL Free Screenwriting Competition had nearly 11,900 entries entered this season! The huge turnout for this year’s competition… The post TSL Free Screenplay Contest Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: AdminPredator Confirms a New Alien Race Yautja Respect Enough to Hunt
Warning: Contains spoilers for Predator #1!Marvel’s new Predator comic has confirmed another alien race the Yautja respect enough to hunt. Throughout the Predator franchise, the Yautja (the name of the Predator’s species) have hunted both humans and Xenomorphs, leading fans to question if there are other species they hunt. Now, in Predator #1, a group… Read more »“Overheard in the C-Suite” [by David Lehman]
Overheard in the C-Suite “I can’t find someoneto drive a garbage truckfor ninety-five thousand dollarsin Denverat the same time we’re up the wazoowith chirping MBAs you know round-faced cherubimlike Christmas tree decorationswilling to work for half thatif you can call it work.” 4/5/23 Related Stories Thirteen Sonnets from “Ithaca” [by David Lehman] Go… Read more »You Can’t Teach Songwriting: Fact or Fiction? A Pro Songwriter’s Perspective…
A Songwriting Degree… Several years ago, I attended my son’s freshman orientation at Belmont University. He was headed into the Music Business program. During the parent’s session, one mother raised her hand and asked (In all seriousness) “So, if my daughter gets a songwriting degree from Belmont, she is pretty much guaranteed a slot on… Read more »4 Lessons Top Gun 3 Can Learn From Creed’s Success
With their proven record of reviving a classic film franchise, the Creed movies can offer some valuable lessons on how Top Gun 3 should unfold. Top Gun: Maverick does an incredible job at upping the ante of its predecessor’s aerial dog fights and adding more emotional depth to Capt. Pete Mitchell’s overarching storyline. From dizzying,… Read more »The Business of Screenwriting: When you don’t get the gig
We are seated in the expansive office of a top Hollywood director and we are having a great time. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: April 5, 2023
Matthew Zapruder’s Story of a Poem: A Memoir was published yesterday by The Unnamed Press. Simply put, the book is a gift—to poets, to parents, to anyone concerned with the future of our planet and how we take care of each other. Zapruder offers us drafts of his poems along the way, letting us in… Read more »How Many Tear Drops? | Naduni
How many long nights Have perished on the single bed In the lonely room Sleepless and pensive Listening to the harsh Beat of the rain Unable to bear the cold How many tears have been shed Draining the white pillow On the old bed How many years have been spent Walking alone the lonely path… Read more »How Many Tear Drops? | Naduni
How many long nights Have perished on the single bed In the lonely room Sleepless and pensive Listening to the harsh Beat of the rain Unable to bear the cold How many tears have been shed Draining the white pillow On the old bed How many years have been spent Walking alone the lonely path… Read more »Shedding Skin | Naduni
I used to spend hours In front of the gilt mirror Watching you Gleaming, glittering With youth With love My skin! Quite narcissistic I was back then I engulfed in you I indulged in you My youthful skin! ‘Beauty is but skin deep’ Whoever told is very true… Now you are peeling off me You… Read more »How Visuals Let Keanu Reeves Say Only 380 Words in ‘John Wick Chapter 4’
Movie lovers and screenwriters alike all know how essential dialogue is to a film. Dialogue serves multiple purposes like advancing the plot, revealing character, conveying themes and creating a tone that serves the story’s atmosphere. Without dialogue, films would be less engaging and memorable… or so we think. Some films however don’t need dialogue to… Read more »Upside Down: How Stranger Things Characters Face Their Identity Crisis
There are a lot of mysteries in Hawkins, but there is one key element tying everything together — the identities… The post Upside Down: How Stranger Things Characters Face Their Identity Crisis appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Alyssa MillerPower Girl Gets The Perfect New Secret Identity For Her DC Return
Warning: SPOILERS for Action Comics #1053Power Girl has launched herself into a completely new era at DC Comics, and now she’s getting a new secret identity to top off her transformation. With a new costume, a new power set, and a new name, Power Girl is at the top of her game. Go to Source… Read more »Fitting the right energies instead of matching genres may not be an act of love and resistance but it works well [By Tracy Danison]
Fitting dance energies instead of styles and genres, “This is not ‘An act of love & resistance’”, Aina Alègre. Photo © Alice Brazzit Aina Alègre’s web bio says her choreography looks to re-imagine the body. But for me, a spectator of her choreography, she’s re-imagining dance. Her blazon reads “Every move that fits”. “Fits” is… Read more »Opening the Field: Editor’s Discussion, Spring 2023 | by Robert Eric Shoemaker
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationYoung Sheldon Season 6 Just Solved Amy & Sheldon’s First TBBT Argument
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Young Sheldon season 6, episode 16. Sheldon and Amy’s first ridiculous argument in The Big Bang Theory is finally resolved in Young Sheldon season 6. It has been almost four years since The Big Bang Theory wrapped up, with CBS keeping the popular franchise alive via the prequel series. Functioning more… Read more »The Pomodoro Technique
Break up writing tasks into half-hour segments with a reward at the end of each completed one. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersA Mother Tried and True | G. S. Katz
I flew down to see my Mom On her 90th birthday I didn’t tell her I was coming The look on her face was priceless when I walked through the door What to bring other than me was my dilemma I wanted something more lasting than a meaningless box of chocolates Maybe a stuffed animal… Read more »I’ll Never | Daniel Bogogolela
I used to think it was the best kept secret How could my younger brother be so insensitive? Almost everybody was beginning to forget. Bicycle! I wish there was no such a thing as that. My cousin tried to teach me how to ride it, Just after our late uncle’s funeral, On a farm during… Read more »Power Rangers Reinvented the ’90s Pink Ranger with New Name & Weapon
The Power Rangers franchise is no stranger to a Ranger going bad, but when the Pink Ranger crossed that threshold it solidified her status as one of the team’s strongest members. Rangers turning evil has become a recurring trope across the various television series and the comic books, dating all the way back to a… Read more »A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 4
This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers
MESSIAEN, Olivier: From the Canyons to the Stars [by Lewis Saul]
MESSIAEN, Olivier (1908-1992) Des canyons aux étoiles (From the Canyons to the Stars) (1974) Part 1: 1. Le Désert (The desert) 2. Les orioles (The orioles) 3. Ce qui est écrit sur les étoiles (What is written in the stars) 4. Le Cossyphe d’Hueglin (The white-browed robin-chat) 5. Cedar Breaks et le don de crainte… Read more »The New York School Diaspora (Part Forty-Seven): Allan Peterson [by Angela Ball]
A HORSE REMEMBERS A horse remembers none of its ancestors heels ascending to splint bones and knows not its namesake in the sea It cannot see itself through history as I cannot me for my unknowns sunsets pulled down by their long gold wires my highest calling… Read more »The Best Songwriting Advice No One Ever Tells You
The internet is full of “Gurus” trying to sell you sexy theory and programs on how to write “hit songs.” Clay Mills & Marty Dodson give you straight talk, from real pros, on what’s really important to focus on while writing a great song. And it’s probably not what you think! Clay & Marty’s 10-day… Read more »Planet Of The Apes 4: The 1 Human Character Who Needs To Return
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes isn’t set to have many main human characters, but one person really needs to return. While the apes have always been the main characters of the franchise, each entry has had a few key humans, although their numbers have dwindled with each subsequent installment. While Kingdom of the… Read more »Three-Act Structure as Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis
How we can apply this theory of dialectics to the story-crafting process. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersI Breathe Heavy (Was It a Sigh?) | Anuradha Fonseka
Imagination you fed me Blind images I drank And breathed your words I lived unreal All gone now, I see well I breathe air and move myself With real food and Water I carry on my life You are past, let’s hope so We are done, not you and I anymore For your good and… Read more »My New Life | Naduni
Holding you in my arms Saw the world for the first time The warmth of the sun Is not unfamiliar It is this warm yellow Vision, unfamiliar Breathing heavily Like a big, grown up man Reclining on my breasts Big and tender Full of love for you The bloody bundle Has turned to an angel… Read more »
4 Screenplay Trademarks from Wes Anderson We Spotted in ‘Asteroid City’
The first trailer for Wes Anderson’s new film, Asteroid City, is here. This time around, Anderson elevates his quirky visual language with classic Americana art and Rob Decker’s National Park posters, with a bluegrass soundtrack and sci-fi elements. Asteroid City follows the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention disrupted by spectacularly world-changing events. Co-written… Read more »Artisan Entertainment: A Small Company That Made Some Giant Films
“Artisan” is a word that has become almost ubiquitous recently, especially when it is followed by the words “bread” or… The post Artisan Entertainment: A Small Company That Made Some Giant Films appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Martin KeadyDavid’s Alien Experiments in Prometheus Were Missing One Crucial Step
The most ruthlessly apathetic and scientifically-driven synthetic in Alien lore, David, is known for his experiments regarding the Black Goo mutagen following his discovery of the substance in Prometheus. However, despite the fact that his cruel experiments are his claim to fame, one comic continuation of Prometheus’ continuity reveals that David wasn’t as smart as… Read more »Math Nonfiction Review: Shape
Title: Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else Author: Jordan EllenbergSource: Library Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: I didn’t even like geometry but I still found this book interesting and approachable. I only read this book about the real-world applications of geometry because my science book club picked… Read more »Murmurations | by Nilufar Karimi
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationSorry – Gizmo Could Actually Die In Gremlins 3
Gremlins 3 has still not happened, but if it ever does, it seems likely that Gizmo will die. Gizmo has been the mascot of the Gremlins franchise since the very beginning, with the adorable creature at the center of every Gremlins story so far. While it may seem odd for the potential legacy sequel to… Read more »Photograph the Moments | G. S. Katz
Acoustic folk rock band in the park Summer night, twilight then dusk Locals only, no tourists Free concert, perfect weather Our community, our brethren 90 minutes of perfection Taking it all in Grateful Knowing autumn is suddenly around the corner Breathe deep Catch the vibe Close your eyes Photograph the moments Save The post Photograph… Read more »The Tragedy of My Life | Anuradha Fonseka
Oh no…!! Not to accuse him I write this My story this is, the tragedy of my life I was in hell; I knew it when he showed The better beauty of life He took my hand and showed How fast the human heart can beat for another That magnetic and fiery thunder Produced when… Read more »25 Best Movies On Apple TV Plus
Apple TV Plus subscribers have plenty of new originals and classic movies to watch, including the best movies on Apple TV Plus. Although Apple TV Plus is primarily notable for its award-winning original TV shows, like Ted Lasso and Severance, the platform is also gaining recognition for its growing roster of prestigious movies available in… Read more »Things I’ve Missed: Tim Seibles, Charles Simic & Peter Johnson [by Nin Andrews]
Maybe it’s just my age, maybe it’s the era we’re living in, but these last few years have been tough, and I’m not even thinking of covid or politics–I’m not even going to mention them. (Okay, I just did.) But suffice it to say, I’ve had a hard time keeping my nose above water. I… Read more »Natalie Shapero: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
_________________________________________________________ Sunshower Some people say the devil is beating his wife. Some people say the devil is pawing his wife. Some people say the devil is doubling down on an overall attitude of entitlement toward the body of his wife. Some… Read more »Yellowjackets’ Season 2’s Cannibal Scene Hints Ben Will Be The Next To Die
WARNING: The following contains SPOILERS for Yellowjackets season 2, episode 2. Go to Source Author: Katy RathHands | G. S. Katz
Holding hands with you Like ducks swimming in pairs Never far apart Love, devotion, unity The post Hands | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineTwo Tongues | P.K. Deb
For my effective expression, wonderful maybe but I possess a pair of tongues- one by birth and another by profession. Ever-active these are to simplify the jumbled lanes of my heart to other, yet unable to restrict a critical estimation, as these differ from each other so similar these are too to some extent. Different… Read more »The 25 Best Movies On Peacock
The best movies on Peacock is a curious mix of both popular franchises and lesser-known films that deserve more appreciation. A relatively new addition to the world of streaming services, Peacock was primarily created as a way for NBCUniversal to make its series and films available without having to use a third party. After launching… Read more »A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 1
This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersInterview (Audio): Alex Convery
An hour-long conversation with the screenwriter of the movie Air. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersPlural and Universal | Naduni
I was solid But you were fluid I was determined But you were undecided I was dedicated But you were preoccupied I was hopeful But you were existentialist I believed in you But you believed in none I wished for a child of you But you laughed at the very thought I yearned for stability… Read more »The Essence of My Spirit | Naduni
Among the people I met in my long drawn life Few could read me Still fewer could love me You are one of them Like the smell of a strong coffee In my working night A mere, floating thought of you Boosts up my spirits The cheer of my pleasure The tear of my fall… Read more »Shang-Chi 2 Gets Positive Update From MCU Star Simu Liu
Marvel Cinematic Universe star Simu Liu gives a positive update about Shang-Chi 2. One of the new heroes that joined the MCU in Phase 4 was Shang-Chi. While his film debuted during the global pandemic, it was one of the highest-grossing films of 2021. Liu was tapped to bring the iconic Marvel hero to life,… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 31
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThirteen Sonnets from “Ithaca” [by David Lehman]
from the Autumn 2022 issue of The Hudson Review: Happy as Ulysses is he who ventures forth, who leaves behind his idols and his homeland and mourns the loss of his mariners who were shamed like hogs under a witch’s spell or swallowed whole by a one-eyed colossus, and still he opposes the wind with… Read more »Poetry Month Freebies, Events & More! | by The Editors
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationPokémon Scarlet & Violet: 7-Star Samurott Tera Raid Guide
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet just released Samurott into the game as another 7-Star Mightiest Mark Tera Raid. Samurott is the Unovan Water-type starter final evolution and for this raid it is Tera type Bug-. However, beating it is not easy as trainers have had to come up with many strategies due to its type resistance,… Read more »There are no useless ideas
“If it is true that the best way to come up with a good idea is to generate lots of them, that means we will intersect with plenty of… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHorizon | Nathy Dulanto Bernuy
On the horizon I could see Dreams become reality Souls drifting in the sea Looking for an opportunity Finding a ray of hope This feeling I was not looking for Waiting in this exhausted world I called to my thoughts Warmth in this soul felt The sadness in silence hummed A wounded heart beat All… Read more »How to Be a Good Friend | Kaleena Stroud
Be supportive. Remain close to the heart and keep close to the chest. Hold tight but don’t smother. Make an ex-lover stare. When in doubt, go nude. Never go to bed with one: you’ll always regret it in the morning. Don’t pretend or lose it when wasted. Finding a replacement isn’t easy. See also: “10… Read more »Why Every Actor Quit Playing Doctor Who
The series has seen 14 iterations of the good doctor, and there’s always a reason why every Doctor Who quit. Among some of the longstanding Doctors on the series, there have been a few one-offs, such as John Hurt’s War Doctor or Jo Martin’s Fugitive Doctor, but longstanding ones like David Tennant or Tom Baker… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 30
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersFrailty, Thy Name Is Man | Anuradha Fonseka
He loves me…He loves me not He loves me…He loves me not He loved me yesterday… Today he says he can’t He loves me but doesn’t let me love him I love him and love him more for loving me He loves me but hates me for loving him He loves me but hates me… Read more »Can’t Be Found | G. S. Katz
ANNOUNCEMENT: PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES In today’s world We live in 24/7 Communication A lot of it is text useless Though guilty myself When the instant communique Makes me smile I like when I am commanded To power down devices That joyous moment When I can’t be found I know what you’re thinking… Read more »Songwriter Quicksand: Don’t Fall Into These Common Songwriting Traps
Here are 4 areas of songwriter quicksand that are hard to get out of. Watch where you step! 1) The “I can’t play this for anyone until it’s perfect” quicksand. I can’t count the number of people who have told me that they are not going to let anyone hear their music until it’s perfect…. Read more »Fast X Has Teased 6 Shocking Allegiance Changes For Dom’s Team
The official Fast X poster teases several shocking betrayals for Dom’s team as allegiances shift in the Fast & Furious sequel. The tenth installment in the main franchise brings back most of the main characters that audiences have come to know over the last two decades. Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto is once again at the… Read more »Interviews I’ve done over the years
This is my tenure year at DePaul University. Part of that process involves pulling together basically everything I’ve ever done creatively… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWhat Is a Film Bro?
Numerous individuals are deeply passionate about movies. However, some people may find themselves trapped in an echo chamber that supports only specific types of cinema. We all have our personal preferences, but it’s important to note that not everyone’s tastes are solely based on their likes. Instead, these preferences can be shaped by societal expectations… Read more »What Was the First Movie Ever Made?
The great André Bazin, co-founder of Cahiers du Cinema, the spiritual godfather of the French nouvelle vague (new wave), and… The post What Was the First Movie Ever Made? appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Martin Keady7 Biggest Theories For Yellowjackets Season 2 After The Premiere
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Yellowjackets season 2!Mystery, murder, and cannibalism are back in some of the biggest theories for Yellowjackets season 2 after the premiere of the exciting Showtime drama. After the highly successful first season, in which a girls’ high school soccer team crash-lands somewhere in the Ontario wilderness in the ’90s,… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 29
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: March 29, 2023
For today’s post I want to congratulate Dong Li on his first poetry book The Orange Tree, winner of the Phoenix Emerging Poet Book Prize, to be published by the University of Chicago Press on March 31. Through the title poem, we get a speaker who recounts a family story braided with the history of… Read more »“Diary Poem: Uses of Frank O’Hara” by Jennifer Maiden [Introduced by Thomas Moody]
“Chatty abstraction” is how Eileen Myles described the defining quality of New York School poetry in an essay in the Fall 2003 issue of Mississippi Review. “John Ashbery heard John Cage’s randomness of composition and was a fan of abstract expressionist painting and John Ashbery decided that we could do that in literature, too,” Myles… Read more »Bruce Lee’s 3 Game Of Death Opponents Explained
The three opponents seen in Bruce Lee’s unfinished movie Game of Death are key players in Lee’s philosophy of fighting that he sought to convey through the film. As Bruce Lee was rising to greater levels of stardom in his career in Hong Kong movies, he began making Game of Death as a passion project,… Read more »39 Minute Conversations: The Scott Myers Edition
My conversation with screenwriter Brian T. Arnold. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersRadar | G. S. Katz
Flying under the radar Off course on purpose Blackened wings Off the grid If you want to find me There is no password But there is a code Remember what I told you My protectors are none My allies have faded My course is clear New frontiers await The post Radar | G. S. Katz… Read more »Lust and Love | G. S. Katz
I came to you with lust And ended up in love But the best part is I can still have both The post Lust and Love | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlinePower Rangers Justifies Making a 90s Hero Its New Red Ranger
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #106There are few Power Rangers more iconic than the original Red Ranger, Jason Lee Scott, and that’s including some of the other members of the original ‘90s squad. However, another long-time Ranger has recently taken over as the new Red Ranger following Jason’s departure, and… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 28
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersSquibs 488-497: The Bar Mitzvah Boy and the Photographer [by Alan Ziegler ]
488: THE BOOK The great narrative and portrait photographer Paul Aniess died on May 13, 1970. There was a large decrease in the number of professional photographs taken on Long Island the morning of his funeral, as 100 cars driven by Paul’s colleagues joined the procession in Queens. Paul Aniess produced hundreds of photo books—each… Read more »Songwriters – What You Don’t Know Could Cost You Big
Are you a songwriter trying to navigate the unpredictable waters of the music industry? With an influx of new indie labels and artists, it can feel like the Wild West out there. Unfortunately, many of these new players lack the knowledge and experience to make informed decisions, often costing songwriters time and money. Hit writers… Read more »Mission: Impossible 8’s Teases Risk More Fast & Furious Comparisons
The Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part I cast and crew is already hyping up Mission: Impossible 8, but that doesn’t help the series’ many Fast & Furious comparisons. The seventh Mission: Impossible movie is going to be bigger than any Mission: Impossible film that came before it. Many reports about Tom Cruise’s deathly stunts… Read more »Aaron Sorkin Argues AI Couldn’t Write ‘The West Wing’
The noted screenwriter weighs in on generative AI. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHaircut 1972 | G. S. Katz
I was a long haired hippie freak back in the day But the parental units were hassling me all summer So to please them I went to the barber and chopped it all off A moment of pleasing and 12 months of regret Hair to a guy back then was his freak flag Defiance on… Read more »Haircut 1972 | G. S. Katz
I was a long haired hippie freak back in the day But the parental units were hassling me all summer So to please them I went to the barber and chopped it all off A moment of pleasing and 12 months of regret Hair to a guy back then was his freak flag Defiance on… Read more »My Dear Purple Flower Tree | Naduni
I didn’t know your name But I knew you were always there Shedding continuous purple Onto the green velvet carpet That kissed the lovers’ feet Being no lover myself I’ve never trodden any of your purple Sinews So, I believe I have never caused you any Pain I observed them, watched them morning and evening… Read more »These Filmmaking Podcasts Will Change the Way You Make Movies
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, motivation, helpful resources, or simply behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite films, look no further than the wonderful world of film and filmmaking podcasts. Don’t know where to start? Check out these shows below for the best audio content out there; from how to translate your script to a production schedule,… Read more »First Time’s The Charm: The Greatest Screenwriting Debuts
There’s nothing like great screenwriting debuts. The appearance of a wondrous new work of art creates a sense of wonder… The post First Time’s The Charm: The Greatest Screenwriting Debuts appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Martin KeadyJohn Wick Movies, Ranked Worst To Best
The John Wick movies are some of the most exciting action movies of the past decade, but which is the best? In the John Wick franchise, Keanu Reeves portrays a retired assassin with almost nothing to lose. His wife passed away, his car was stolen, and gangsters killed his dog. John Wick returns to the… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 27
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersLand Line | G. S. Katz
Land line, corded phone Clarity I can actually hear you Expensive to still own But totally worth it An iconic tie in To the past No signal fades Person to person A total keeper Land line My friend The post Land Line | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author:… Read more »Shadow & Bone’s Controversial Timeline Changes Dodge An Adaptation Issue
This article contains spoilers for Shadow and Bone season 2.Shadow and Bone season 2 had many fans of Leigh Bardugo’s book series shocked and confused because of its intertwining timelines, however, the showrunners have a good reason behind these major changes. Shadow and Bone is a Netflix series based on the Grishaverse, a fantasy world… Read more »“I got my first TV writing job at 55”
Craig T. Williams shares the story about how decades learning the craft, writing scripts, and networking resulted in landing a TV staff… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersAnger Is My Joy | G. S. Katz
When I’m ticked off You’ll know it Life is not LOL or smiley emoticons or this: 🙂 When you disrespect me I will be sincere In telling you To blow off Anger is my joy I use it to defuse Don’t say you weren’t warned Have I made myself clear? The post Anger Is My… Read more »Alliteration (Part III) | by Armen Davoudian
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationJohn Wick Spinoff Ballerina With Ana De Armas Gets Release Date Window
The Ana de Armas-led John Wick spinoff movie Ballerina receives an estimated release date window. De Armas will portray Rooney, a ballerina-turned-assassin previously introduced in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, where she was portrayed by Unity Phelan. Set between Parabellum and the recently released John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina will also see Keanu Reeves,… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 26
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHistorical Biography Review: All the Kremlin’s Men
Title: All the Kremlin’s Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin Author: Mikhail ZygarSource: Library Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: This was both an informative overview of Russian history and a fascinating look at the inner workings of the Kremlin. This book gives the history of Russia from 1999 to 2014 by looking… Read more »
Happy birthday, Robert Frost
Who said poetry makes nothing happen? — SDH Related Stories Maurice Manning: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch] Go to Source Author: The Best American Poetry
Anniversary of Walt Whitman’s Death [Terence Winch]
131 years ago today, Walt Whitman died at age 72. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Here is one of his most famous exhortations, from the preface to Leaves of Grass: “This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and… Read more »The Joy In The Journey (How To Enjoy Songwriting More)
Today, I met with a songwriter friend who is very talented and very frustrated with her lack of music business success. She was describing to me how she had thought she would be so much farther along by the time she reached the birthday that had just passed. I told her my story. It took… Read more »5 Arrowverse Characters Who Still Need To Return For The Flash Season 9
Five key characters from Barry Allen’s Arrowverse story still need to return for The Flash season 9. As the show’s final season, it’s no surprise that the series is finding room for a number of heroes and villains from Barry’s past. Some, like Oliver Queen, Teddy Sears’ Zoom, Wally West, and Jay Garrick haven’t appeared… Read more »10 Best Movie Martial Artists That Aren’t Bruce Lee Or Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee may be universally considered the greatest in the Martial Arts genre, but they’re not alone at the top. Both are unquestionably the biggest names in kung fu movies, but they don’t dominate the genre. It’s actually filled with talented fighters not named Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan, some of which… Read more »Interview (Written): Jimmy Warden
A conversation with the screenwriter of the hit horror-comedy Cocaine Bear. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersConfession | G. S. Katz
Yesterday Confessed to my beautiful wife of 24 years That I am a poet She had no idea Was blown away Told her how it came to be And read her a few examples of my madness It felt good to tell her I was living a lie Now she knows the real truth From… Read more »Good Night Luv | G. S. Katz
The day has been erased Washed and hung out to dry The only thing left is us So good night luv Sweet dreams See you in the morning Maybe a spoon or two before dawn The post Good Night Luv | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry… Read more »Jonathan Majors, Creed 3 & Ant-Man 3 Star, Arrested For Alleged Assault
In the midst of his rising stardom, Creed 3 and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania star Jonathan Majors has been arrested for an alleged assault. Majors got his start in the world of indie filmmaking with roles in the Western drama Hostiles and A24’s The Last Black Man in San Francisco. Go to Source Author:… Read more »Script Analysis: “Everything Everywhere All At Once” — Part 6: Takeaways
A week-long analysis of the movie which won 7 Oscars including Best Original Screenplay. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Darksaber Is Wasted On Din Djarin In The Mandalorian
Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Mandalorian season 3, episode 4.Although he may be the current wielder of the Darksaber in The Mandalorian season 3, Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) needs to start using the legendary blade more often. Having only ignited the blade once four episodes into the season during his visit to the… Read more »Video: 10 Screenwriting Tips from Paul Schrader
Advice from the screenwriter of such notable movies as The Yakuza, Hardcore, American Gigilo, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Last… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWhy Henry Cavill’s Highlander Remake Is Taking So Long Explained
Henry Cavill’s long-gestating Highlander remake delays are being explained by director Chad Stahelski. Stahelski is known for the John Wick franchise, with Highlander looking to be one of his first forays out of the Keanu Reeves starring action series. The original 1986 film starred Christopher Lambert, with Cavill eyed for an undisclosed lead role in… Read more »Friday, March 31, 2023, at 6:30 pm: An Evening with Terence Winch at the Arts Club of Washington [by Stacey Lehman]
Put this on your calendar and be there! Terence Winch, September, 2022. Photo by Tom Goodwin An Evening of Poetry By and With Terence Winch OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Friday, March 31, 2023, at 6:30 pm That Ship Has Sailed, Terence Winch’s ninth collection of poetry, synthesizes the serious and comic to address sex, love,… Read more »Triumph | Naduni
I see the softest eyes that ever were On the blue of the singing water And imagine you are here When I feel as if you are there In the blue of the soothing sky I feel you are here With me, around me Above me The blend of happiness, a tear in my eye… Read more »Triumph | Naduni
I see the softest eyes that ever were On the blue of the singing water And imagine you are here When I feel as if you are there In the blue of the soothing sky I feel you are here With me, around me Above me The blend of happiness, a tear in my eye… Read more »Road Salesman | G. S. Katz
people places personalities income different from month to month self starter smart phone email and text lots of stress trying to control what you can’t once you put the order in the takeaway after all these years people are people are people and bathrooms are harder to find than making the sale… The post Road… Read more »3 Exercises To Strengthen Your Songwriting Muscles
Songwriting skills are like muscles. The more you use them and challenge them, the stronger they get. Sometimes when I have a few spare minutes, I use these exercises to keep my writing muscles in shape. 1. Choose a song from the music charts and come up with a response to it. For instance,… Read more »7 Rocky Characters Who Can Return In Creed 4 (Including Stallone)
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Creed III! Go to Source Author: Robert Pitman2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 24
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersTwo poems by Lee Upton from “The Day Every Day Is”
POLITICAL AMBITION A pig swallowing an entire apple tree then sleeping under covers Politics must be hard You can’t step into the same politics twice I take off my boots When I try to put them back on they won’t let me Politics is wearing them now Politics can always step into a victim twice… Read more »Love Is Blind: Which Season 2 Couples Are Together After The Show
When Love Is Blind season 2 premiered on February 11, 2022, it showed a whole new crop of contestants speed dating inside the pods, and it’s time to discuss who’s still together today. On the show, cast members hoped to get engaged after 10 days, without ever seeing their love interests. After a successful first… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 23
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersMaybe God Is A Cat | Daniel Klawitter
“In 1911, the little town of Nakhla in Egypt was the scene of one of the most remarkable events in history: a chunk of rock (later discovered to be a piece of the planet Mars) fell from the sky and killed a dog,the only known canine fatality caused by a cosmic object.” –Paul Davies, The… Read more »Short and Sweet | G. S. Katz
You have my back l have yours Your love never was for sale Money can’t buy you Grace and dignity Your smile worth millions I’m the richest man going From the day I met you The post Short and Sweet | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry… Read more »Great Scene: “Being John Malkovich”
Craig is introduced to the 7 1/2 floor of his future place of employment. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Boys Season 3 Set Up Butcher’s Tragic Final Choice
The Boys season 3 established a tragic final choice for the leader of the titular group of anti-Supe vigilantes, Billy Butcher (Karl Urban). Throughout The Boys season 3, Billy Butcher makes use of V24, otherwise known as Temp V: an unstable serum that can provide a random superpower to an ordinary person for 24 hours,… Read more »Willis Reed, Legendary Center of the World Champion N. Y. Knicks, RIP [by Stacey Harwood-Lehman]
Basketball great Willis Reed spoke about his literacy project. David was eager to get his predictions for the upcoming Knicks season. In 2003, then chairman of the NEA Dana Gioia, invited David to join him in Washington for the annual Washington Book Festival, hosted by Laura Bush. It was a great event. Dana had even… Read more »
WEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: March 22, 2023
Did you ever wonder who your favorite poet would be if she weren’t a poet? A rock star maybe? Here’s Anne Waldman (part Debra Harry and part Madonna) in a music video from 1982! I first heard about this on my favorite podcast Breaking Form (hosted by James Allen Hall and Aaron Smith) and now… Read more »How To Choose a TV Show to Spec
It’s the greatest time of year. No, not Christmas. It’s fellowship season! For you TV writers out there, it’s time to start writing yet another spec episode. And that begs the age-old question… what TV show should you spec? Never fear. I’m here to help. Imagine this post as a process of elimination to whittle… Read more »The Greatest Directorial Debuts of All Time
As with the greatest directorial debut films, the greatest films were all instant classics, almost immediately establishing their directors as… The post The Greatest Directorial Debuts of All Time appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Martin KeadyNew Hero Dream-Spider Is the Darkest Take on Spider-Man Since Venom
Spider-Man has a new partner swinging into action with him in the form of the nightmarish hero Dream-Spider. Spider-Man has had numerous Spider-People team up with him over hte years including Miles Morales, Agent Venom and Spider-Ham. But this new heroine is introduced in Spider-Man’s strangest adventure through a hellscape dreamworld. Fans are sure to… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 22
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Lover of Beauty | Lambon Salifu Muhammeed
Love me not because of my beauty, For beauty is a mortal! Mine will fade off your sight if a new beautiful is discovered. Love me because I’m your breath and soul. If you love me because of my beauty, you truly do not love me. You are just a lover of beauty! The post… Read more »The Lost Cause Of The Progenial Mundane | Richard William Kirkpatrick-Thorne
The Lost Son Burned For Hundreds Of Kilometers, An Only Engine ACross The Spark-Jetting Track, Silver-Bullet Cometing On InterContinental Iron, UnDieing Steel Smashing InTo The Thin Air Shields Of Buffoons… … Those Gods Armed With Blowing Horns And UnUberance Universal, Some Drifting On Prairie Fumes And Trade Winds, Latching UpOn The Wild Grasses By The… Read more »Did He Steal My Song Title?
A few years ago, I was searching for song titles by reading through quotes on the internet. I found what I thought was an amazing quote. It said something like “How can you be old and wise if you were never young and crazy”. The next day, I threw that title out and my… Read more »Young Sheldon Has A Bigger Tragedy Coming Than George’s Death
George’s death will have a significant impact on the Coopers, but Young Sheldon has another tragedy coming before it that is arguably worse. The Big Bang Theory prequel is nearing its story’s natural end with the tragic demise of the Cooper patriarch. Whether CBS decides to continue past that is currently uncertain. That being said,… Read more »
“It Might As Well Be Spring” [with Dick Haymes in 1972]
Related Stories She Got Pinched in the Assss. . . tor Bar! [by Stacey Harwood] Go to Source Author: The Best American PoetryThe New York School Diaspora (Part Forty-Six): Dorothea Lasky [by Angela Ball]
The Ballet The dancers In a terribly bright Light blue gauze Retained the mystery Skating on a lake Blue and ice An illusionary time Where poetry feels inevitable The terrific clown Who lies inside Every blue dress Does he see me Always a star Always a root Horrible auras At the door But no… Read more »Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Release Date May Have Just Been Leaked
The upcoming PS5 exclusive game, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, hasn’t had any official word on when the game would be released beyond that it would be Fall 2023, yet a recent leak suggests a much more specific timeframe. The upcoming sequel sees both Peter Parker and Miles Morales team up to face the evils threatening their… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 21
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersUgh | G. S. Katz
Ugh Lately, the universal term for bad is Ugh If it’s not good It’s Ugh We are reducing ourselves To cave person speak In a word Ugh… The post Ugh | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineFree Matadors | P.K. Deb
Be careful, the silent matadors are approaching again Succeeding a suffocating life of long captivity. They are ruinous and free of moral chain, Hence, invincible to invade our sensibility. Responsible they are, for wars and blood-shedding, Capable of mincing integrity in a moment, Compelling us to bow down to their heartless lading And their freedom… Read more »Why Bond Movies Losing The Rights To Spectre & Blofeld Was A Good Thing
The James Bond movies lost the rights to both Spectre and their ruthless leader Blofeld for decades – but this was to the franchise’s benefit. The first two Bond films are somewhat grounded spy thrillers, but as the series evolved and became increasingly popular with audiences, the action sequences, gadgets and villains became more and… Read more »No More Songwriter Excuses: It’s Never Too Late To Change Your Life!
It’s never too late to start writing or to level up your approach to songwriting! Join multi-hit songwriters, Clay Mills & Marty Dodson, as they tackle the common problem of “excuse-itis” in the music industry. With playful banter and insightful discussions, they’ll share the pro mindset for overcoming common songwriter excuses and offer practical tips… Read more »WGA Contract Negotiations Begin
What’s at stake and what to expect. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers
Steve Reich: The Cave [by Lewis Saul]
REICH, Steve (1936- ) The Cave (1993) The Steve Reich Ensemble Paul Hillier, cond. (1:43:29) The Cave is a multimedia opera in three acts with a libretto by Reich’s wife, Beryl Korot. The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron This is a sacred place where Muslims, Jews and Christians pray. The music and… Read more »Steve Reich: The Cave [by Lewis Saul]
REICH, Steve (1936- ) The Cave (1993) The Steve Reich Ensemble Paul Hillier, cond. (1:43:29) The Cave is a multimedia opera in three acts with a libretto by Reich’s wife, Beryl Korot. The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron This is a sacred place where Muslims, Jews and Christians pray. The music and… Read more »Why everything is going to be OK. [by Jennifer Michael Hecht]
Dear Bleaders, I’m supposed to be cleaning! I was given a specific task: straighten up the kid’s bookshelves for Jessie’s birthday party this weekend. But then my husband, who suggested this task, took the kids and went to Goodwill to get rid of some of the heaps of stuff of which we’re getting rid, leaving… Read more »SYS 476 – From The Cheers TV Set To Filmmaker With Mark Burman (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 476 – From The Cheers TV Set To Filmmaker With Mark Burman . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersWhat Does Breaking the Fourth Wall Mean?
Whether it’s a character like Deadpool cracking jokes, Ferris Bueller talking to us in the shower, or the late Ray Liotta as gangster Henry Hill explaining himself to us in a courtroom setting, breaking the fourth wall is a unique way to bring the audience into the story. You can utilize this type of storytelling… Read more »10 of the Best Scripts Written by Women
The hashtag #oscarssowhite has become ubiquitous in recent years, highlighting the continuing dominance of the world’s most prestigious movie awards… The post 10 of the Best Scripts Written by Women appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Martin KeadyFast X’s Cliffhanger Ending Gets Vividly Hyped By Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez teases that Fast X‘s cliffhanger ending will leave audiences shocked. Rodriguez has been a part of the high-speed action franchise since 2001’s The Fast and the Furious, having portrayed racer and mechanic Letty Ortiz across 6 films. Letty returns alongside Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto and the rest of his crew in Fast X… Read more »2022 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 20
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersINTERVIEW: Lotte Latham, Author of Dear Mr. Andrews
Interview by Lara Lillibridge Lotte Latham is a smart, charming writer located in the United Kingdom, and I could have spoken with her all afternoon. Our conversation meandered down many paths, so it is condensed here for both length and clarity. Her book, Dear Mr. Andrews, is a memoir about sugar dating and sex work,… Read more »6 Things You Didn’t Know About Martha’s Vineyard by Karissa Venne
1. The summer I turned seventeen, I was helicoptered off Martha’s Vineyard to Boston Children’s Hospital due to a Crohn’s flare. Strapped in next to a tiny porthole punched with blue sky, my dad seatbelted beside me, I felt a thrill of adventure despite the stomach pain that had claimed me for three days. First… Read more »Imploding Voices Warn | Jacob Erin-Cilberto
the New York boy found his country falling in upon itself like an earthquake stricken high rise the empire state’s enigma shaken to his core as the mountains disappeared and the water tasted stagnant the Midwest called his name as he spit out foul liquid from his beleaguered brain when pastures diluted themselves and he… Read more »Let Her Eat Cake by Trish Cantillon
I sat through the whole singing Happy Birthday business with a smile on my face. I was an emblem of self-control and will power, my brothers and sisters said so. I watched with secret longing as my mom licked the frosting from the knife with each piece she sliced. Those pieces made their way to… Read more »Calico 1303 oceloT | Richard William Kirkpatrick-Thorne
UpOn That Rocky Crag, On High With The Founding Ghosts Of Marshes… Once To Be As Kings, With Questions Travelling Across The Dire Breaking, Where No Copper Could Be Thrown Up To Cover, At Times To Eclipse And Quicken, The RestLess Paramount AFlame… Then To Be As Rover… … Treading CoastLines And Then To LaundryLines,… Read more »Kick-Ass 2 Is Even More Horrible In The Comics
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Kick-Ass 2.Kick-Ass 2 is a pretty mature movie, with it being incredibly violent and profane, but the original comic book series that the movie is based on is actually even worse. Despite the Kick-Ass movie series being R-rated superhero comedies, they severely tone down the content of their source material, with… Read more »Great Scene: “American Graffiti”
It’s Harrison Ford’s breakout role as Bob Falfa, a wise-cracking farm boy. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersJoanna Fuhrman: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
_______________________________________________________ The Poetry Reading The mustached cowboy-hatted thrice-divorced old-man poet famous for sleeping with flaxen-haired (or was it flax-seed eating) quote-unquote nubile graduate students is at the podium reading his poem personifying a wedding dress— how sad it is, all alone in… Read more »That Single Fleeting Moment* | by Karthika Naïr
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationStar Wars Is Retconning Dooku’s Fall With a New Dark ‘Apprentice’
Spoilers for Star Wars: Yoda #5!The Sith Lord Count Dooku was a respected Jedi master before succumbing to the dark side, but a new Star Wars comic suggests that long before he left the Order, he was working to corrupt the padawans under his care. Dooku mentored Qui-Gon Jinn and Rael Averoos during his time… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 19
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersDo You Try to Warn Readers Away From Books You Dislike?
The next NY Times cultural criticism prompt that I’m writing a response to is “What Work of Art or Culture Would You Warn Others to Avoid?”. I may yet try to write a post that better answers that question, but I first wanted to chat about how hard I find it to come up with an… Read more »Rhyme | G. S. Katz
I don’t know I don’t like to read Poems that rhyme It’s kind of a cop out A gimmick That sing song sludge You call your verse Take some time And do it right The post Rhyme | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineZen | Michael Walter
What would the present be, stripped of this building, this person, this winter’s day? More at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/MichaelWalter. The post Zen | Michael Walter appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineHow Picard’s Ro Laren Comeback Makes Season 3 Better
Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Picard Season 3, Episode 5 – “Imposters”The return of Ro Laren (Michelle Forbes) in Star Trek: Picard season 3 not only resolved some long-lingering issues with that character, it also set the stage for season 3’s end game as the Changeling plot enters a new phase. Ro debuted in the… Read more »The Challenge of Writing Dialogue
How to be entertaining, yet serve the story by advancing the plot? Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“Saturday” [by Mark Ford]
After bursting through the allusion-barrier so dramatically, as related on Thursday [Oct. 16, 2008], there has been no stopping me, and I would like to conclude my very enjoyable stint as your guest-blogger with a poem in a genre my young self would have despised, ie. the poem about another poet –- which, come to… Read more »Green Lantern’s New Mission Can Redeem the Queer Romance DC Dropped
A new story involving a variant of Green Lantern may be the answer fans have been hoping for after a promising queer romance was wasted. Hal’s Earth-36 counterpart is coming back in DC’s annual Pride release to honor his fallen love. Go to Source Author: Justin Epps2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 18
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersTime | Naduni
When I first saw your Sensual eyes The copper of the sunset I found the warmth And assurance I was looking for I found a safe haven in those eyes How much I loved those copper colored eyes That penetrated my soul And kept me awake at night The eternal passion Soft yet strong The… Read more »Filling Up of Heart | P.K. Deb
The filling was begun by the ancestors But couldn’t, so couldn’t bloom A smile, full of colours and fragrance And at last they got lost un-smiled. The pages of history get added and added, Civilization is lifted up and up, Ashes are turned into gold With the magical touch of knowledge And reason becomes the… Read more »Shazam 2’s Only Black Adam Reference Is A Major Diss To Dwayne Johnson’s Movie
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Shazam! Fury of the Gods.Shazam! Fury of the Gods contains a reference to Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, albeit in an unfortunate disregard for the latter’s story or central character. Shazam! Fury of the Gods is the sequel to 2019’s Shazam! and once again follows Billy Batson and his siblings… Read more »Screenplay Primers
A helpful series on the screenwriting craft from the good people at the Writers Guild Foundation. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersYehuda Amichai, From an interview with Lawrence Joseph (1992) and a Poem (“Memorial Day for the War Dead”)
Lawrence Joseph interviewed the Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai for The Paris Review, Spring 1992. Amichai was born in Germany in 1924. With his family he fled from Hitler in 1936, emigrating to Palestine with his orthodox Jewish family. He fought form the British in World War II, for the Haganah uderground in 1948, and for… Read more »Winter Light New York City | G. S. Katz
quiet streets walking my dog neighbors nodding “good morning” newspapers on the stoop wet leaves coffee brewing sun breaking through cascading between buildings perfect winter air crisp and inviting the day awaits you all the promise make it happen… The post Winter Light New York City | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry…. Read more »
How Filmmaker Matt Smulker Told a Touching True Story with ‘Wildflower’
The story at the heart of touching coming-of-age film Wildflower is based on the family of director Matt Smulker. When his niece, Christina, was applying to colleges, Smulker helped create a short film to assist with Christina’s applications. The piece, which highlighted Christina’s experiences caring for her neurodivergent parents, then evolved into an acclaimed feature-length… Read more »How Filmmaker Matt Smulker Told a Touching True Story with ‘Wildflower’
The story at the heart of touching coming-of-age film Wildflower is based on the family of director Matt Smulker. When his niece, Christina, was applying to colleges, Smulker helped create a short film to assist with Christina’s applications. The piece, which highlighted Christina’s experiences caring for her neurodivergent parents, then evolved into an acclaimed feature-length… Read more »Survivor 44’s New Fake Idol Twist Explained
One of the most interesting new twists on Survivor season 44 is the show’s innovative way of introducing fake Hidden Immunity Idols into the game. The current season has already debuted a number of new twists and advantages. They’re designed to add drama, intrigue, and paranoia into the mix. So far, the “Inheritance Advantage” and… Read more »Screenwriting as Scene-Writing
My unique 1-week online course begins Monday, March 27th. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersIgnored | Nathy Dulanto Bernuy
Why is it so hard to smile Always over thinking is not right I need you by my side All feels so sad Everything is meaningless Without you all is boring I feel so ignored Not having you around Now that you’re gone I feel so lost Trying to keep myself busy Is not helping… Read more »Applications Now Open for Summer Poetry Teachers Institute |
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationResident Evil 4 Remake Is Going To Give Luis The Spotlight He Deserves
Capcom’s upcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake will recreate Leon Kennedy’s iconic survival horror adventure, and the project also looks poised to expand the role of fan-favorite character Luis Sera. The classic third-person shooter revolutionized the Resident Evil series by emphasizing fast-paced gunplay and introducing an over-the-shoulder camera angle. Resident Evil 4’s story is lauded as… Read more »Interview (Part 5): Miguel Flatow
My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Viva, Mexico! Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersCrocus & Daffodil welcome you to Clare College
What you see when you approach the gate at Clare College, Cambridge, in March: The vew of the bridge and the old court in the near greern future: Related Stories Columbia To Host Richard Howard Tribute March 31st Go to Source Author: The Best American PoetryWhat Happened In This Scene?
I’ve run a critique group for years and years. Every member of the group typically brings one scene to each meeting to be critiqued. By far the most common question I ask after reading a scene is: “What happened in this scene?” It seems like a simple question, but it covers a lot of ground:… Read more »Where to Watch This Is Christmas
Learn all about the feel-good, Christmas film, This Is Christmas, including where you can watch and enjoy it for yourself. Go to Source Author: Aleena Malik2022 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 16
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Ride Out Saturday | Mark Butler
The night before our trip I dream again of Syrian women bending to kiss the dry lips of their dead children. At noon we roll along the turnpike riding the ridges and valleys under a brittle blue, fleeced with white trailing to the south. At five, we pick our way through the gray towns east… Read more »Ambiguity | Naduni
What is it that you hold for me? So tender yet so passionate, So sensitive yet so ferocious, So loving and caring and arousing. Do your eyes gleam with desire? Or wet with affection When you hold this flower to me? Who ARE you, above all? Are you an angel Bringing eternal love and Warmth… Read more »Luther’s Movie Ending Prevents Idris Elba’s Bond Casting For The Best Reason
This article contains spoilers for Luther: The Fallen Sun.Idris Elba may be a fan-favorite casting choice for the next James Bond, but Luther: The Fallen Sun prevents this in the best possible way. Following on from the hit BBC crime drama Luther, Luther: The Fallen Sun follows the titular detective’s investigation into a dangerous serial… Read more »Screenwriting Mantra: Writing as a Protagonist’s journey
Most stories involve a Protagonist going on a journey. Whether it’s physical, spiritual, geographical, symbolic or all of the above, a… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersSYS 475 – From Production Assistant To Filmmaker With Corey Deshon (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 475 – From Production Assistant To Filmmaker With Corey Deshon. Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott Meyers2023 ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Competition Finalists
Listed below are the Finalists of the 2023 ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Competition. These exceptional projects were selected from almost 800 submissions. Congratulations to the writers who have made it this far! We’re excited to share these projects with our industry jury that includes: Zoe Howard (Literary Agent, Howland Literary), Erin Clyburn (Literary Agent, Howland… Read more »The Best Foreign Films You Have To See
Non-English films and TV shows are having a moment. Squid Game (South Korea) racked up over 1.6 billion hours viewed… The post The Best Foreign Films You Have To See appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Martin Keady6 Unique Features That Set OnePlus 11 Apart From Other Android Flagships
The OnePlus 11 has a few unique features that set it apart from other Android flagship smartphones and help it stay competitive. Since the company launched the OnePlus One in 2014, its smartphones have offered a high-value proposition with top-end specs at a much cheaper price than the competition. However, in order to maintain a… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 15
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“The Other Sestina” [by Janice Erlbaum]
Janice Erlbaum participated in the group reading we did for “The Best American Erotic Poems” at KGB Bar on March 10. 2008. She read her sestina (“The Temp”) from the book, but time constraints stopped her from reading a second sestina, which she has posted on her own blog and which you will find below,… Read more »Happy Birthday Ern Malley! [With an introduction by Thomas Moody taken from David Lehman]
Yesterday marked the 105th birthday of Ern Malley, who remains one of Australia’s most internationally renowned poets and our greatest ever literary hoax. After I disclosed that I am an Australian in our first ever email exchange, David immediately wanted to know where I stood on the whole Malley affair. While the hoax overall has… Read more »Slaying Your Creative Dragons
For centuries tales of Monster Dragons have been told in folklore, art, and in the last century, motion pictures. As kids, we believe Dragons are REAL! They seem like giant fire spitting creatures with bulging eyes—unbeatable. But as we grow older, we realize they aren’t real. Monster Dragons are made up, and they lose their… Read more »65 Movie Is Too Important To Fail
Despite being produced by Sam Raimi and starring Adam Driver, 65 is a divisive sci-fi thriller, and even though it tends to overpromise while under-delivering, it’s too important to fail. Driver plays Commander Mills, the unfortunate pilot of a multi-year exploratory mission who finds himself stranded on Earth 65 million years ago after his ship… Read more »Reader Question: How to write lean, yet not lose nuance and subtlety?
It’s all about this screenwriting mantra: Minimum words. Maximum impact. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersRetaliation | P.K. Deb
Amazingly, the ball is flying back to me, my protruded eyes witness its dreadful spinning and speed; and the haughty heart shrinks and realises a ruinous sequence is to be ensued. A few moments back… my high-strung racket stroked the ball and posted it to the inaccessible address of the rival. As over-powered I was… Read more »Connection | G. S. Katz
like gloves that fit perfectly two eggs sunny side up finishing your sentences Connection bumps in the road using humor to defuse knowing it’s temporary Connection answers without questions a sip of your coffee the road is long Connection karma skin imperfection Connection… The post Connection | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry…. Read more »Blade Runner Sequel Show Taps Game of Thrones Alum As Director
The Blade Runner 2099 series adds Game of Thrones alum Jeremy Podeswa as its director. Ridley Scott’s landmark Blade Runner underperformed with critics and at the box office upon its initial release in 1982, though in subsequent years, become a cult classic sci-fi film. Thirty-five years later, Denis Villeneuve directed the legacy sequel, Blade Runner… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 14
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersI Love Me, Vol. I [by Lewis Saul]
I LOVE ME, VOL. I Pull up. Was it a hat I saw? No, it is open on one position. Are we not drawn onwards, we Jews, drawn onward to new era? Do not refer to Nod … Lew, Otto has a hot towel. Cigar? Toss it in a can, it is so… Read more »Balancing Songwriting Craft Vs. Inspiration
Multi- #1 songwriters Marty Dodson and Clay Mills discuss craft and how to find inspiration each time you sit down to write. Do you feel like you’re at the mercy of the muse? Flip the script and make the muse work for you! Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series: This video series will help you… Read more »Why 65’s Rotten Tomatoes Is So Bad (& Adam Driver’s Worst Ever)
Warning: This article contains spoilers for 65.The highly anticipated sci-fi thriller 65 has opened with an abysmal Rotten Tomatoes score, a career-worst for lead Adam Driver. The robust dramatic actor makes his return to intergalactic action since Disney’s Star Wars sequel trilogy wrapped as Commander Mills, in charge of piloting and overseeing a multi-year exploration… Read more »Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work: Make a Collage
Remember your first day in third grade? And your teacher… you know, the new one fresh out of college with boundless enthusiasm and… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersTrue Crime Review: Red Notice
Title: Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man’s Fight for Justice Author: Bill BrowderSource: Library Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: This was a gripping true crime story, but even the more finance-focused sections were engaging and easy to follow. This book starts as a business memoir about Bill Browder’s… Read more »Things I Did for You | Abby Kloppenburg
You said you loved music, so I spent my money on CDs, stole my Dad’s guitar and brought up Pure Prairie League every chance I got. I scribbled lyrics on my fingers, and concert dates on my mirror. You said you loved America, so I hummed the National Anthem, wrapped my hair in a striped… Read more »Windows of My Past | Joseph Romano
There’s a wonderful world I found at last. When I look into the windows of my precious past. These windows pass me one by one. And I look in to each to see the wonderful past things I’ve done. A feeling of comfort soon soothes my fears. As I see all the happy things I’ve… Read more »
Academy Award Winning Movies You Need to Read From the 2000s
Okay, the Oscars are over. I know we like to be blasé about the glitz and glamor and the fleeting consequence of it all, but guess what — there is a lot you can learn from Academy Award-winning movies. Whether you’re looking for examples of sturdy story structure or great character development, scripts that won… Read more »The Scripts that Shook Theaters: Oscars 2023 Nominees
Every year, we take a moment to think about the movies that truly moved us — and some of them… The post The Scripts that Shook Theaters: Oscars 2023 Nominees appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David Young90 Day Fiancé: 5 Times Natalie Was A Red Flag In Relationships
When it comes to 90 Day Fiancé celeb Natalie Mordovtseva and romance, the red flags are always waving in the breeze. At first, when Natalie met Mike Youngquist through mutual friends, she was very charismatic. However, as their love connection deepened, Natalie couldn’t help but show her true colors. Go to Source Author: Jennifer O'Brien2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 13
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersColumbia To Host Richard Howard Tribute March 31st
David Alexander >>> Note: Miller Theatre is asking that people who want to attend make a reservation. Here is the official announcement with a link for reserving: https://www.millertheatre.com/events/a-tribute-to-richard-howard Richard picked the poems for The Best American Poetry1995. It was wonderful to work with him. –– DL Related Stories The Year… Read more »Columbia To Host Richard Howard Tribute March 31st
David Alexander >>> Note: Miller Theatre is asking that people who want to attend make a reservation. Here is the official announcement with a link for reserving: https://www.millertheatre.com/events/a-tribute-to-richard-howard Richard picked the poems for The Best American Poetry1995. It was wonderful to work with him. –– DL Related Stories The Year… Read more »The Year Kay Ryan Went to AWP (To Cover It): 4 Excerpts
A few excerpts from Kay Ryan’s “I Go To AWP” (written for Poetry, in 2005, the year AWP was in Vancouver) Simone Weil would have starved herself to death before she would have gone to AWP. Another Fear I have a weak character. I am very susceptible to other people’s enthusiasms, at times actually courting… Read more »The Theology of Cinema: Doubt
We can not know Light without Dark. Nor can we know Good without Evil. Likewise we can not truly understand Faith without Doubt. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWhy Poker Face Season 2 Repeating Charlie’s Story Makes A Ton Of Sense
Warning: spoilers ahead for Poker Face season 1. Go to Source Author: Kayla Laguerre-LewisOn Me | Lambon Salifu Muhammeed
Doubt not, she worth than nature Arena of beauty, thy love I seek Lie here with me forever On thy bosom, perish my loveache Let rain on me thy magic An immortal, not dust grown The post On Me | Lambon Salifu Muhammeed appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineAnd Took My Breath Away… | G. S. Katz
it’s a quiet walk down a dark street a dim light glowing in your bedroom you took my hand you looked into my eyes you laid me down and took my breath away… The post And Took My Breath Away… | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry… Read more »Oscars 2023 Winners List
After a long awards season, the 2023 Oscars winners have finally been announced. A year after the Will Smith-Chris Rock slapping incident dominated the 2022 Oscars, a controversy that is still lingering to this day, the Academy Awards are back to honor this past year’s best in film. Everything Everywhere All at Once leads the… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 12
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Year Kay Ryan Went to ASWP (To Cover It): 4 Excerpts
A few excerpts from Kay Ryan’s “I Go To AWP” (written for Poetry, in 2005, the year AWP was in Vancouver) Simone Weil would have starved herself to death before she would have gone to AWP. Another Fear I have a weak character. I am very susceptible to other people’s enthusiasms, at times actually courting… Read more »Lawrence Raab: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
________________________________________________________________ Original Sin That was one idea my mother always disliked. She preferred her god to be reasonable, like Emerson or Thoreau without their stranger moments. Even the Old Testament God’s sudden angers and twisted ways of getting what he wanted she… Read more »Look Around: Don’t Underestimate Your Songwriting Peers!
One of the biggest mistakes I see aspiring writers make is that of overlooking their peers. When we are trying to get things going with our writing, too many of us are so busy looking up that we forget to look around. There are people at your level right now that are easily accessible to… Read more »Today’s Wordle Answer: All Words For 2023 (Updated Daily)
Wordle is a simple word-guessing game that tasks players with solving a five-word puzzle using letter position clues. Wordle presents the player with six rows of five empty boxes. Simply enter a random five-letter word and the website highlights certain letters green if they are correct, yellow if they are correct but in the wrong… Read more »Scream 6 All But Confirms Your Biggest Stu Macher Theory
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Scream 6!Scream 6 poked fun at the popular fan theories suggesting Stu Macher is still alive in the Scream universe, using a key character to reignite the big debate. Stu was played by Matthew Lillard in 1996’s Scream, serving as one half of the Ghostface team that also consisted of Billy… Read more »Fellowship Prep: How to Land a Spot in a Writing Program
Video, blog, and links from The Writers Guild Foundation to answer all your questions about applying for a Hollywood writers fellowship. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersElectric Shepherd | Billy JnoHope
Future hack love in the machine age We dream of android dreaming where cyber breath actually hisses Ego future disconnect non tactile response Phantom heart beating in the matrix soul Code the dystopian template suffer the electric shepherd to be crucified The post Electric Shepherd | Billy JnoHope appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to… Read more »Raw | G. S. Katz
need you to show me your body you need to dress up for me and then strip down to nothing I am your audience I am your voyeur I know the darkness and the light you need to do this for me I need you to expose your being before me for me I am… Read more »The Originals: Hayley Marshall’s Lineage And Adoption, Explained
Hayley Marshall entered The Vampire Diaries on a mission to learn about her birth family and why she was adopted, and the details of her hidden lineage ended up being critical to her position in the New Orleans supernatural community. Though her daughter, Hope, was the key to launching the spinoff The Originals, Hayley was… Read more »James Gunn Debunks Superman: Legacy Casting Process Rumors
James Gunn debunks Superman: Legacy casting process rumors and clarifies what’s going on with the DC Universe reboot. The Man of Steel is once again getting re-imagined for the big screen. Despite coming back for Black Adam, Henry Cavill’s time as Superman is over. Instead, Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios are prepping a new… Read more »Script Analysis: “Elvis” — Part 6: Takeaways
A week-long analysis of the screenplay for the critically acclaimed biopic. Download. Read. Discuss. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersSquibs 486-487: Charles Simic [by Alan Ziegler]
486: Charles Simic Was Generous to Children On Memorial Day 1979, my ten-year-old nephew, Craig Luchen, was kicking around a soccer ball in his backyard during a family gathering. Craig was ahead of the curve in his soccer devotion (long before “soccer moms”), and had yet to meld with the piano, so we didn’t have a… Read more »Slow down, and put on your “Panama Hat”: Major Jackson’s Pick for March 10
I’m Major Jackson, and this is The Slowdown. After I finished my MFA at University of Oregon, I packed up my worldly possessions (some clothes, a lotta books) in my beat-up minivan and was off to New Orleans. A week prior I was called with an offer to teach at Xavier University, an HBCU there. The… Read more »The Best Spells to Get First in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Wizardry Spells in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty are unlocked buffs or attacks tied to the five Elemental Phase paths, with some being best for players to unlock first as they embark on the story’s beginning missions. These unique pieces of magic can be unlocked when players upgrade their Morale Rank and Virtue Values tied to… Read more »Video: Interviews with Screenwriters of Five 2023 Oscar Nominated Movies
A conversation with the writers of All Quiet on the Western Front, Glass Onion, Living, Triangle of Sadness, and Women Talking. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersMary Jo Salter on W. H. Auden (& more) in the new “Literary Matters”
Mary Jo Salter on W. H. Auden in Literary Matters What is the secret meaning of the last line of “Epitaph on a Tyrant”: “And when he cried, the little children died in the street”? To what extent does “New Year Letter” owe its greatness to Auden’s mastery of the tetrameter line? David Lehman thinks… Read more »Rebozo [by Mitch Sisskind]
Herman Fishman asked, “How can “I know if my wife is possessed “By Lilith in our conjugal bed?” Julius Jaffe said, “If a wife refuses “To lie beneath her husband, feh! “She has been possessed by Lilith.” He continued, “A man and his wife “Need a secret word like rebozo “Whereby to recognize… Read more »
Why Each of the Best Picture Oscar Nominees Deserve To Win
It’s Oscar season! This year we once again have ten films nominated for Best Picture (in 2009, the number of potential nominees for the category was moved from five to ten). Between all of them, we have many different genres represented. Science Fiction/Fantasy/Comedy/Action/Martial Arts/Drama genre blend Dramas Biopics Musical Drama War Dramedy Action Drama Sci-fi… Read more »Adam Driver Interview: 65
Go to Source Author: Joe Deckelmeier2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 10
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersResurrection | Christine Emmert
The elephant ears are ready to listen, unrolling more each day to bird’s insistent call. The grapes promise they will come once the rain is dried off in summer’s slow warmth. Again my garden grows. Poppies give way to day lilies and then a profusion of blossoms less exclusive. Busy insects mark off the seconds… Read more »To Whom It May Concern | Jasmina Tacheva
I thought I knew the (b)order(s) the same routine each day & then you came a metal rod in the heart of this illusion you brought the deadly mechanism to a stop your atonality is so seductive- like schoenberg or matisse you despise the fake harmony of life- you- the disruptor of (b)order(s) I hope… Read more »Songwriters: How To Lose A Co-Writer (And Friend)
There are a number of quick ways but these are my top 9 on how to lose a co-writer and friend… 1) Show up late, drunk or hungover regularly. I can’t count the times co-writers have shown up in bad shape and I consider that wasting my time. Be professional. Be on time. in other… Read more »The Business of Screenwriting: Everybody gets rewritten in Hollywood
And by everybody, I mean EVERYBODY! Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“Lesbian Corn” [by Elaine Equi]
Lesbian Corn In summerI strip awayyour pale kimono.Your tousled hair too,comes off in my handsleaving youcompletely naked.All ears andtiny yellow teeth. — Elaine Equi from the archive; fiurst posted October 1, 2008 Related Stories “The Publisher of Heaven” [by Ron Padgett] Go to Source Author: The Best American PoetryHow is Rebecca Journo’s “Portrait” like the proverbial hedgehog? It does tricks that count [By Tracy Danison]
“Portrait” by Rebecca Journo. Photo © Courtesy Collectif La Pieuvre Not too terribly long ago, for my getting-ready-for-bed tirade, I was telling my partner that dance performance creators don’t pay enough attention to the effect they make on spectators. “I’m telling you, Karine,” I muttered, “They waste their time on their same-old same-old stories and… Read more »90 Day Fiancé: 5 Times Natalie Was Exposed For A Fake Storyline
90 Day Fiancé star Natalie Mordovtseva’s storylines in the franchise often have a scripted feel. The 36-year-old Ukrainian beauty is a well-known name, mostly due to her reality TV relationship with Mike Youngquist, whom she’d met via mutual friends. Natalie’s relationship was turbulent, from the time she was in Kyiv, Ukraine to her stint in… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 9
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWave of Intimacy | G. S. Katz
When I look at your mouth I try to picture my lips on yours An exquisite tongue dance All of our longing colliding in a wave of intimacy Holding you close knowing our moments are brief An erotic coupling for those who dared… The post Wave of Intimacy | G. S. Katz appeared first on… Read more »Life | Luis Santana
Trapped in the spectrum of doubts prism Cast upon the ocean of confusion Grasping for the shores of reason Only to find the the barren landscape or reality Sitting there wet realizing From reason and reality come ideas Leading to doubt and confusion Stranded in the viscous cycle of thought The post Life | Luis… Read more »Great Scene: “Young Frankenstein”
One of the most inspired comedic moments in a truly inspired film: The “Puttin’ on the Ritz” bit. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersPage One: “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959)
Screenplay by Wendell Mayes, based on the novel by John D. Voelker as Robert Traver Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: March 8, 2023
For today’s post, I offer you two stunning epistolary poems—Matthew Olzmann’s and David Hernandez’s poems seem to sing to one another: Letter to Someone Living Fifty Years from Now Most likely, you think we hated the elephant, the golden toad, the thylacine and all variations of whale harpooned or hacked into extinction. It… Read more »SYS 474 – From Photographer To Filmmaker With Carter Smith (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 474 – From Photographer To Filmmaker With Carter Smith . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott Meyers
The Fabelmans: How Steven Spielberg Uses Filmmaking To Cope
The Fabelmans is being hailed as Steven Spielberg’s most personal film to date — the first time he directly pulls from his life, both emotionally and literally. And naturally, because it’s an autobiographical film about the legendary filmmaker, it’s a movie about cinema. Yes, both of those things a true, to an extent, but something… Read more »8 Lessons the Daniels Can Teach You about Writing Absurd and Moving Stories
Fanny packs, googly eyes, and taxes are the hilarious, sometimes profound Delphic symbols that represent everything and nothing in the… The post 8 Lessons the Daniels Can Teach You about Writing Absurd and Moving Stories appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Shanee EdwardsGenshin Impact Leaks: New 5-Star Character Momoka May Be A Lifesaver
Genshin Impact’s new 5-star character Momoka may be a lifesaver for many different team comps, according to new leaks about her. Momoka’s design description and her Vision type had previously been leaked, indicating that she would be a lady with feline aspects and a Geo Vision. In addition to that, she allegedly hails from the… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 8
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersDefinitive, Unsure, Maybe | G. S. Katz
definitive unsure maybe god bless you if you believe bless you if you don’t paper or plastic? The post Definitive, Unsure, Maybe | G. S. Katz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineI and Me | Roy K. Austin
I am a neighbour with open gate, me is a glutton not pulling his weight, I am high like a drifting cloud, me down below has the mind of the crowd filtering, straining, tangled in knots, while I like a kite am free from the lot, me is the cause of each scattering part, I… Read more »How To Enjoy Sustained Success In The Music Business
I’ve enjoyed a 25+ year music business career that has exceeded my imagination by far. I wanted to pass on some of the things I’ve learned in that time period about keeping cuts coming over time. Here are the ways I have turned a couple of cuts into a bunch of cuts: Don’t develop a… Read more »One D&D Playtest: Biggest Class Changes To Prepare For Now
Recently, Dungeons & Dragons developer Wizards of the Coast released new playtest content for its upcoming One D&D ruleset, introducing tabletop players to the updated versions of the druid and paladin classes. The new gameplay mechanics and updated abilities for the druid (a shapeshifter, warden of nature, and wielder of elemental magic) and paladin (an… Read more »Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work: “Get Off Your Ass”
Sitting. Typing. Sitting. Thinking. Sitting. Stressing. Sitting. Sitting. Sitting… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWednesday [by Mark Ford]
It was announced on the radio this morning [Wednesday, October 15, 2008] that the British Library has paid half a million pounds for a collection of the manuscripts of Ted Hughes. Hughes was a great believer in the importance of writing with a pen, rather than on a keyboard, and I remember a late letter… Read more »90 Day Fiancé’s Jovi Hints At Baby No. 2 With Yara’s Latest Photo
90 Day Fiancé star Jovi Dufren is teasing fans by showing a photo of Yara Zaya holding a baby bump. The 33-year-old New Orleans man and the 27-year-old woman from Ukraine met on a travel app and began their adventurous relationship that brought Yara to the U.S. and made the couple reality TV fan favorites…. Read more »Zachary Levi Wants A Shazam! The Brave And The Bold With Green Lantern
Shazam! Fury of the Gods star Zachary Levi wants to see Shazam team up with Green Lantern for a new The Brave and the Bold project. Shazam! Fury of the Gods is the first DC movie to hit theaters since James Gunn took over DC Studios and announced a number of projects for DC’s Chapter… Read more »Were it given to all to see into the heart of each! Pierre Pontvianne’s Motifs [By Tracy Danison]
Partner dance, the true illusion of being together. “Motifs” by Pierre Pontivianne. Photo © Lena Pinon Lang Motif usually means “intention or motive”. For Pierre Pontvianne, I think, the word carries the connotation as well of “recurring pattern” or maybe “recurring sense”. However the title may play, the Motifs stage is a wide-open, squared-off, white… Read more »The New York School Diaspora (Part Forty-Five) Matthew Yeager [by Angela Ball]
The Ongoing Lamentation of Anna Nicole Smith “You have a beautiful face Mr. Gray. Don’t frown.” – Wilde ….Right now, for instance, there’s my terrycloth robe, the walls, the curtains, the carpet, my slippers, and the sofa. Six pink things. Six pink things I can see. There’s also the mirror I like, with the real… Read more »How Many Primogems Are Available In Genshin Impact 3.5
With the release of Genshin Impact Version 3.5 and new characters Dehya and Mika joining the playable roster, many players are now looking for any resources they can find in an effort to obtain these new characters. Although a large number players are currently lacking in Primogems and Fates after the previous release of fan-favorite… Read more »Will AI Change Songwriting Forever
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of everyday life, but what can songwriters expect from the growth of apps like ChatGPT? In this episode, Clay asks AI to rewrite the second verse to one of his #1 songs! You won’t want to miss Marty & Clay explore what AI means for songwriters everywhere! SongTown’s… Read more »Screenwriting 101: Charlie Kaufman
A video of Charlie Kaufman’s acceptance speech as the 2023 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement recipient presented at the recent… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersAutumn in Georgia | C.J. Hemsley
It’s autumn in Georgia, and nature’s death, has never looked more beautiful. The hills roll away like sleeping lions. The untamed splendor of dying leaves is strangely magical. As God paints the mountains in primary colors, they bleed into one another, Creating rust-colored mountain ranges with ice capped peaks. It’s autumn in Georgia, and nature’s… Read more »In the Rags of a Servant | C.J. Hemsley
He spoke to me: “As I walk the land, Submerged in thought, I hear the footsteps of my ancestors, conquering the darkness with their small candles. Their once extant spirits have crossed-over: moonlighting as heralds from another world, riding the winds, praying I breath in their ceaseless energy, So their good can emanate through me… Read more »How To Structure a Great TV Pilot
When it comes to formatting a script, there’s little difference between writing a feature film script and a TV pilot. You follow the essential formatting directives between both mediums. However, how you structure a TV pilot script requires a little more nuance. With that in mind, here is a simple and straightforward breakdown to help… Read more »Hasta La Vista, Baby: The Best ’90s Action Movies
A certain blend of formulas gave us the movies we remember from the 1990s. Nowhere was this more true than… The post Hasta La Vista, Baby: The Best ’90s Action Movies appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David YoungHow Little Mermaid Tweaks Ariel & Ursula’s Dynamic Teased By Star
The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey teases a new dynamic between Ariel and Ursula. An adaptation of Disney’s iconic 1989 animated movie, which itself was based on the 1837 fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, the live-action Little Mermaid remake will tell an updated version of the story of the mermaid princess Ariel (played by Bailey)… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 6
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersShould Reviews Be Written By Professionals?
As an amateur reviewer myself, I was always going to answer “no” to this question from The New York Times prompts on cultural criticism. However, I am glad that both professional and amateur reviewers are writing online. These two types of reviews serve different purposes for me and I enjoy them both. Professional reviews tend to… Read more »In Her Footsteps: Editor’s Discussion, March 2023 | by Robert Eric Shoemaker
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationJodie Whittaker’s Final Doctor Who Season Was Almost Cancelled
Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall reveals Jodie Whittaker’s final season came very close to being cancelled by BBC. Whittaker made history in 2017 when she became the first woman to portray the Doctor following Peter Capaldi’s run. She portrayed the 13th Doctor from season 11 to season 13, before making her final appearance in… Read more »Page One: “Anna Karenina” (2012)
Screenplay by Tom Stoppard, novel by Leo Tolstoy Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe ONE | Neha Raithatha
With Time and Again We gain Life that teaches Could be itchy Lessons are learnt Hearts that were burnt With Years to come People have gone Love that calls Is never recalled Waiting that is Sounds humor Destination change With age Breath taken Is pain to return Numbness Now that is Smelling the freedom Emotions… Read more »Without Belle | E.C. Vento
If I stay right here and don’t look outside… shut off the phone and pull down the blinds… there would be no day and there would be no night… the world would not exist… and if the world does not exist… then there is no you or kiss to miss. The post Without Belle |… Read more »Has HIMYF Introduced The Father? Hilary Duff Has Cryptic Response
Hilary Duff carefully responds to the question of whether How I Met Your Father has already revealed the titular parent. Duff plays lead character Sophie in flashbacks, where she is on a quest to find her soulmate. Meanwhile, Kim Cattrall plays Sophie in 2050 as she tells her son the story of how she met… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 5
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersLeah Umansky: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
______________________________________________________ In My Next Life, I Want to Be an Ad Man I want to be donned in somehow. Donned in everything. Donned in the forgotten and the ecclesiastics of sex. Drape me in the charged. Drape me… Read more »Hogwarts Legacy Has Skyrim’s Biggest Problem
Hogwarts Legacy has taken the Harry Potter universe in an exciting new direction, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most popular RPGs of recent years – but unfortunately, it wasn’t able to avoid the most glaring, decade-old mistake from Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Not all players will immediately recognize this issue… Read more »Interview (Video): Kazuo Ishiguro
A conversation with the screenwriter of the movie Living. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWe Have Not Forgotten | Roy Pullam
It is ten years The tears have dried But our poor hearts Have not found Their mend So many memories Captured In the black crepe Of your loss Still slip back In a moment Of ease Reminding us Of how bright Your star blazed And how We miss the light The post We Have Not… Read more »The Cast | Roy Pullam
He hocked up hate And spit it In the direction Of the two gay men Pressing his point With the authority Of the Bible Promised damnation The cold lesson Of Leviticus Old testament righteousness That made them less That gave him authority To lend judgment To play God And I Was not so prepared To… Read more »Grogu Seeing Space Whales Hints At A Much Bigger Hyperspace Theory
This article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian season 3, episode 1.One delightful scene in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 1 saw Grogu stunned by a sight of space whales called purrgil, and it may hint at a much greater hyperspace theory. Star Wars tends to view hyperspace as simply a means of getting from one… Read more »Trigun Stampede Just Made a Huge Change to Vash’s Backstory
Warning: Spoilers for Trigun Stampede, Episode 8After revealing Vash’s status as a plant at the end of the last episode, Trigun Stampede takes a step into the past to look at Vash’s background since the crash, and it’s taken some wild turns away from both the original manga and anime. Go to Source Author: Carlyle… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 4
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“The Publisher of Heaven” [by Ron Padgett]
The Publisher of Heaven I looked at my leg and became a publisher. The day was bright with my leg. The trees laughed quietly, the wind shifting their leaves this way and that, in unison, each one a good example of a leaf. There is a halo in search of each of us, but we… Read more »Hogwarts Legacy: Well, Well, Well Quest Guide
In Hogwarts Legacy’s Well, Well, Well quest, players can follow a map to hidden treasure by offering aid to a magical talking well. This is undoubtedly one of the strangest side quests players can complete in Hogwarts Legacy, and one that players are likely to have missed, as its starting location is far off the… Read more »Page One: “Analyze This” (1999)
Screenplay by Peter Tolan and Harold Ramis and Kenneth Lonergan, story by Kenneth Lonergan and Peter Tolan Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Game | Roy Pullam
Time is a card shark Stealing the chips of youth Pilfering our ambitions Bending our backs And our will Playing with sleight of hand Where the aces Are palmed Leaving the deck Full of simply survival cards But we all Have to play Taking what Is dealt Just hoping for a trump That will Lengthen… Read more »New Year’s Resolutions | G. S. Katz
I don’t make them They just become fragile and break I’ll just continue on Maybe we’ll meet for whiskey or tea Or both Perhaps a meat pie at the pub I gave up eating red meat mostly Those meat pies though I’m never quite sure what kind of meat is in there Could be tofu… Read more »A Major Yellowjackets Adam Fan Theory Almost Happened, Says Showrunner
Yellowjackets co-showrunner Jonathan Lisco has revealed that a major Adam fan theory almost came to fruition, long before it was even a fan theory at all. The mysterious man who Shauna had an affair with throughout season 1, Adam was soon revealed to have prior knowledge that she was a Yellowjacket stranded in the woods… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 3
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersA Kick in the Ass (by Mitch Sisskind)
When somebody went to prison He’d say they went to college or If somebody was sick he’d say They had the sniffles regardless 0f the cancer raging or whatever They had the sniffles, he said. If somebody fucked up he’d say The guy needed a kick in the ass And because people were always… Read more »“That Ship Has Sailed” by Terence Winch [by Stacey Harwood Lehman]
Terence Winch’s That Ship Has Sailed (University of Pittsburgh Press) arrived last week, and reading it has given me many pleasurable hours. Here is “Father,” a favorite poem that in a few brief lines conjures an entire life: Father I have your cuff links and tie clips. I have a box with your IDs in… Read more »D&D: Best Tiefling Cosplays That Could Inspire Your Next Character
When creating a new character in Dungeons & Dragons it can be a lot of fun to design how they look, but tieflings can offer so much variety that they can also cause an overwhelming analysis paralysis. Luckily the internet is full of cosplay that talented people have created which can provide inspiration for what… Read more »Page One: “Amsterdam” (2022)
Written by David O. Russell Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersIt Gets Old | J.K. Durick
I linger less now, but pause quite often I know I have been here before Time has taught me that much at least Things play out again, the outcome the same I’m watching the first snow and know What’s next – the driveway, the walkway I once could play in it, would get my sled… Read more »Looking Within | Daniel Miltz
What I always turn to For inspiration or energy When I am downcast Or in need of invigorating karma With knowledgeable answers hurrah Swarm my medulla oblongata The post Looking Within | Daniel Miltz appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry OnlineDoes Creed 3 Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Creed III sees the return of the titular boxer and, with Creed 4 confirmed by the franchise’s star Michael B. Jordan, should viewers expect the third installment to have a post-credits scene? Jordan makes his directorial debut with Creed III, working from a script by Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin. The actor-turned-director pulls double duty… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 2
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersSYS 473 – How To Pitch To Producers With Greg Lyon (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 473 – How To Pitch To Producers With Greg Lyon . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersThe Business of Screenwriting: Commencement of Principal Photography
When your movie officially starts production, that can trigger a writer’s payday. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersSonnet of a Night Owl | Daniel McGee
I know so well the warmth of cold moonlight, For night is home to all keen thought, blissfully unmaligned. Helios holds no sway with me, his journey out of sight, Selene, my muse, guides my sweet nocturnal mind. Supine, I float, and watch my ethereal phosphenes fly, Till epiphany alights and I feverishly spring to… Read more »From Sundial to Stopwatch | Roy Pullam
The curtain is closing On future planning The uncertainty of age Is like a vulture Waiting on a fence pole I must deal With life In chapters A book is too long And I might not Finish it I look back When time Was a burden When I thought In years Plotting goals The calendar… Read more »What Is a Story Beat?
Volume, length, mass, time — just like everything else in the world, the story can be measured. And when it comes to screenplays, the smallest unit of the story is the beat. Thankfully, with a story, there’s no need to convert to the metric system. Let’s uncover what you need to know about story beats… Read more »Game Over: The Worst Video Game Movies Ever
Remember back in the day when video games were only for nerds? Now, everyone and their grandma is into them… The post Game Over: The Worst Video Game Movies Ever appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David YoungHow Real World Locations Improved The Last Of Us
HBO’s The Last of Us showrunners and actors discuss how using real world locations improved the horror drama. Based on the PlayStation video game of the same name, the popular live-action adaptation stars Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller, a hardened survivor tasked with smuggling precocious 14-year-old orphan Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across a post-apocalyptic United States…. Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 1
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersNonfiction Review: You Look Like a Thing and I Love You
Title: You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It’s Making the World a Weirder Place Author: Janelle ShaneSource: Bought Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: This was a delightful, hilarious, clear introduction to AI that I’d recommend to anyone with any interest in the topic. “‘You… Read more »“Fe” by Sarah Day [Introduced by Thomas Moody]
Sarah Day is the author of nine volumes of poetry, including Tempo (2013) shortlisted for The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, The Ship (2004) winner of the Judith Wright Calanthe Queensland Premier’s Award for Poetry and joint winner of the Judith Wright Prize ACT National Poetry Awards, and most recently Slack Tide (2022). A former editor… Read more »“Fe” by Sarah Day [Introduced by Thomas Moody]
Sarah Day is the author of nine volumes of poetry, including Tempo (2013) shortlisted for The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, The Ship (2004) winner of the Judith Wright Calanthe Queensland Premier’s Award for Poetry and joint winner of the Judith Wright Prize ACT National Poetry Awards, and most recently Slack Tide (2022). A former editor… Read more »WEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: March 1, 2023
Patricia Smith’s latest poetry book Unshuttered was published on Feb 15. Starting twenty years ago at a Connecticut flea market, Smith collected more than 200 photographs of African Americans, each image between 120 and 180 years old. She uses the photographs (cabinet cards, cartes de visite, abrotypes, daguerreotypes, and tintypes) as points of departure, giving… Read more »Why The Mandalorian Calls Himself An Apostate
This article contains SPOILERS for The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 1The Mandalorian season 3, episode 1 – officially titled “Chapter 17 – The Apostate” brands Din Djarin an outsider among his own people. In the aftermath of the Great Purge, the Mandalorians scattered across the galaxy like seeds in the wind. Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin… Read more »Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work: Free Association
Sometimes if you’re stuck in your writing, it’s best just to cut loose. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersGolden Days | Roy Pullam
There is a mint In my front yard The rich gold Banked Beneath the sugar maple I feel wealthy The beauty So grand That passersby Slow to take In the sight It is the blessing Of fall When nature Gives its final gift Before it Brings on death The exposed skeletons Of the trees The… Read more »I Am the Sun | Zachary Koplan
“I will hang up on you if you keep breathing like that,” I interrupted you, as you complained that you can’t stop eating candy for breakfast and salad for dinner. Other times, I wished that I believed in energy, or felt sad because I know, one day, people will look at my brother and say,… Read more »90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise Season 3 Release Date & Cast Revealed
Along with several popular shows, TLC has revealed that 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise will return with season 3 this spring. The 90 Day Fiancé spin-off became an immediate hit for the network, as the show’s colorful locations and cast proved to be compelling with viewers. Love in Paradise season 2 was particularly entertaining,… Read more »Writing Dialogue
Nothing catches the eye of a script reader or actor more than distinctive, entertaining dialogue. Up your dialogue-writing chops in this… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersCri de Coeur [by Jim Cummins]
Oy vey, my country! I would sob if it weren’t such … an American crisis: goofy, headstrong, distracted, with a bunch of old men in dark suits running around looking for their mommies. And we’re poets: what do WE know? — Jim Cummins from the archive; first posted October 3, 2008 Related Stories Auden… Read more »Cri de Coeur [by Jim Cummins]
Oy vey, my country! I would sob if it weren’t such … an American crisis: goofy, headstrong, distracted, with a bunch of old men in dark suits running around looking for their mommies. And we’re poets: what do WE know? — Jim Cummins from the archive; first posted October 3, 2008 Related Stories Auden… Read more »Who Will Stop the Mad Man? [by Lera Auerbach]
My mother was born in 1940 to a Jewish family in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. As Hitler’s army marched East in 1941, my grandparents abandoned all their possessions (including their beloved library and cherished collection of musical instruments). They boarded the train – heading towards Siberia. The news of ghettos and the fate of Jews in Hitler’s… Read more »Everything We Know About Pokémon Sleep
At a recent Pokémon Presents presentation spectators were given the first real glimpse at the new mobile game Pokémon Sleep which will be released for iOS and Android devices later this year. The app has been in development for four years, and some had even speculated the project had been canceled prior to this reveal…. Read more »Screenwriting 101: Christopher McQuarrie
“Emotion first. Information second. In every frame.” Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersProvidence 1945 | Roy Pullam
A black cloud Hung over my birth home No doctor available The skills of a neighbor woman Spare but effective Another mouth Added to four He had trouble feeding A broken down miner His back In a corset In the other bed My birth cry Matched by The desperate longing Of my mother 2:30 did… Read more »Dopamine | Gordie Dnably
Watery damson bulbs and moons, Birthing hairy excuses or muses. Forgoing every limit set by mourners. Perpetuating reform. Braised lilac orbs and moons, Yielding excuses or apologies. Siphoning reaction from laborers. Boosting oases and stamina. Devilish… bluish… ovallish… crystal, Erecting poor lattices for unwary creepers. Accepting devotion and denying its teeth. Fostering opuses then gradually… Read more »101 Riveting Drama Story Prompts
Do you want to write a drama but need help conjuring compelling dramatic stories and concepts? Sometimes reading simple genre story prompts is the easiest way to get those creative juices flowing. We get our ideas from many sources — news headlines, novels, television shows, movies, our lives, our fears, our phobias, etc. They can… Read more »The Passion of Storytelling Traditions in Guillermo del Toro Films
Guillermo del Toro is known for his respect for production design, his love of monsters, and his approach to horror… The post The Passion of Storytelling Traditions in Guillermo del Toro Films appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David YoungHocus Pocus Actor Gets Why Original Stars Didn’t Return For Sequel
Sean Murray understands why many original stars didn’t return for Hocus Pocus 2. Released on Disney+ in September 2022, the sequel to 1993’s Hocus Pocus features the return of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy who reprise their roles as the Sanderson Sisters. However, Hocus Pocus 2 did not bring many other original… Read more »Character-Driven Storytelling
Read the entire Twitter thread of my conversation yesterday with the #scriptchat community. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“Permanently” [by Kenneth Koch, born today]
Permanently, by Kenneth Koch One day the Nouns were clustered in the street. An Adjective walked by, with her dark beauty. The Nouns were struck, moved, changed. The next day a Verb drove up, and created the Sentence. Each Sentence says one thing—for example, “Although it was a dark rainy day when … Read more »Dawn Comes in the Berry Patch | Roy Pullam
She shook me awake It was still dark I could smell the biscuits Baking in the oven Of the coal stove Dad sat at the table His mug in his hand Mother made sandwiches We ate in haste Taking our buckets We hoped to get At the briar patch Right at dawn Dad had found… Read more »How (& Where) To Buy A Weed Farm in GTA Online
Players will be able to start a Weed Farm in GTA Online once they start running their own Motorcycle Club. In order to get the Weed Farm started, players will have to assume the position of the president of the MC Clubhouse and have unlocked the “The Open Road” online network. Go to Source Author:… Read more »Magic: The Gathering – 10 Bad Cards That Became Good
In Magic: The Gathering, the release of new cards can sometimes lead once-awful cards to become stronger or more viable. This happens because new cards may introduce new mechanics, synergies, or strategies that can interact with older cards in unexpected ways, leading to new combinations and deck builds. Go to Source Author: Gab HernandezPokémon TCG’s Most Overvalued Cards
The Pokémon Trading Card Game can become an expensive hobby, and there are a few cards in particular that cost more than they should. Almost all collectible card games have a habit of becoming pricey, particularly for competitive players and dedicated collectors, so this isn’t unusual. Even so, some cards end up carrying prices far… Read more »The First Death | Roy Pullam
I did not know cancer The mystery More than my 6 year old mind Could grasp Just that my playmate My cousin Was in a little white coffin In the middle Of the living room Of her house My mother Held my hand As I saw Mary last Her little white dress Her hair in… Read more »Alliteration (Part II) | by Armen Davoudian
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationTom Hanks’ First Movie Role, Explained
Tom Hanks has been one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors for decades, but his first movie role actually came in a surprising film. Most remembered for his dramatic turns in films like 1993’s Philadelphia, the Jack-of-all-trades actor wasn’t limited to serious roles alone, and he actually got his start doing comedy. After making his debut… Read more »Flash’s Ultimate Villain Has Only Appeared Once in DC Continuity
The greatest villain Flash has ever faced off against has only ever appeared once in DC’s vast history. Barry Allen’s futuristic nemesis got a horrifying upgrade that made him one of the deadliest speedsters around. Go to Source Author: Justin EppsRoger Reeves: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
________________________________________________________ Cyclops and Balthazar I was not a very good dog in my former life. I bit My owner, James, often. When he prayed, I howled His one eye opening. He said I sounded like a cyclops… Read more »Page One: “American Gangster” (2007)
Written by Steven Zaillian, based on an article by Mark Jacobson Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersFruitcakes | Roy Pullam
We raked the leaves With our shoes Like children On Easter The same zeal For finding treasures Pecans in twos and threes Where they fell Beneath the brown An angry squirrel Barked his disdain From the top Of the tree We made search circles Making sure We covered the circumference Of the tree Gathering the… Read more »Travelling Light | Paul Tristram
Slender is the night when you are tightrope walking the ‘Straight and Narrow’ as a means of escape. The Past is snapping at your ankles as you stuff your pockets deep with items reserved strictly for future use. Memories, photographs, the jaded parts of yesteryear are cast swiftly and (Finally) unemotionally into the small, cleansing… Read more »Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’s Epic Finale Had One Major Challenge
In a scene fraught with various perils, stuntwoman Kimberly Shannon Murphy reveals Once Upon a Time in Hollywood‘s epic finale had one major challenge in putting together. Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, the ’60s-set Hollywood dramedy centered on fading actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth. After finally finding new success with… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Story Prep — Get Your Head On Straight
A series to help prepare writers for next month’s Zero Draft Thirty writing challenge. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“Invited to Life: Finding Hope After the Holocaust” [by B. A. Van Sise]
Related Stories “The Wild Bunch”: Last of the Great Westerns [by David Lehman] Go to Source Author: The Best American PoetryPage One: “The American” (2010)
Screenplay by Rowan Joffe, novel by Martin Booth Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers
Something very much like love: Sylvère Lamotte and Magali Saby dance “la faille” [By Tracy Danison]
Sylvère Lamotte, Magali Saby, “Danser la Faille”. Photo © Caroline Jaubert I am still bowled over by the experience of Danser la faille, Sylvère Lamotte and Magali Saby’s conference dansée(“dance commentary”). When Saby, whose mobility is severely impaired by myositis, a motor-neuron condition, and choreographer Sylvère Lamotte dance together it is … well … divine… Read more »“The Wild Bunch”: Last of the Great Westerns [by David Lehman]
My latest “Talking Pictures” column for The American Scholar (February 23, 2023) is titled “Brilliant Carnage: Sam Peckinpah’s slow-motion bullet ballet” I have seen The Wild Bunch, Sam Peckinpah’s 1969 masterpiece, many times. The film marks the definitive end of the truly Western Western, a farewell to the time when desperadoes played poker in frontier saloons,… Read more »RHONJ’s Jennifer Reveals Why She Shared Melissa Cheating Allegations
Jennifer Aydin has revealed why she shared Melissa Gorga’s cheating allegations on The Real Housewives Of New Jersey. For a long time, Melissa and her husband, Joe Giudice, has been feuding with her sister-in-law, Teresa Giudice. The feud between the Gorgas and Teresa hit new heights in August last year when reports revealed that a… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Story Prep — Genre Bend
A series to help prepare writers for next month’s Zero Draft Thirty writing challenge. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersMy Sons | J.K. Durick
1. The Older We build a place, a common ground for us to use to energize the topics we need to keep the talk going. There’s a distance we must travel each time. It frightens me — the distance seems greater each time. 2. The Younger And finally, he’s learning to be patient: he smiles,… Read more »Your Breadcrumbs… | Paul Tristram
Your Breadcrumbs… Led me nowhere nice or pleasant… but, there Is wisdom in this, for I never walk down the same dead end, twice. Once free of your demented, inane circles everything levelled out quite quickly. You have to tear off a strip of flesh from the walls of your soul every now and again,… Read more »Genshin Impact Trial Events Are Great For 5-Star Banner Pulls
Recently, Genshin Impact has included more events that allow access to trial characters, which is a great boon to players and the 5-Star banners. Genshin Impact is home to numerous quality characters with game-changing abilities and stats; the problem for many players is acquiring them. Often, 5-Star characters require multiple updates of saving up or… Read more »Writing and the Creative Life: “Believing is seeing”
A twist on the old saying, “Seeing is believing.” Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersPage One: “All That Jazz” (1979)
Written by Robert Alan Aurthur and Bob Fosse Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersRemember The Ending Of Cocaine Bear? We Do Too. It Fking Ruled
Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Cocaine Bear Go to Source Author: Mae Abdulbaki2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Story Prep — Gender Bend
A series to help prepare writers for next month’s Zero Draft Thirty writing challenge. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersDo You Use Book Reviews to Pick Your Next Read?
One of my favorite parts of blogging is reading other bloggers’ book reviews. However, I typically read reviews as they’re posted and not when looking for opinions on a particular book. They serve the purpose of discovery for me. If a book review appeals to me, I’ll add it to my to-read list (reason #1… Read more »Let’s | Jashanpreet Kaur
We should write a song A song about these lost souls A song about the shattered hope A song about these guarded hearts A song about their forced courage But no one wants to hear sad songs So let’s write poetry instead. So let’s write About a boy A little nothing Who ran from his… Read more »Summer 1957 | Roy Pullam
Barker Hill Had a thunderstorm Dynamite jarring the ground Knocking the bottom From Uncle Ed’s well Turning the mortar In his chimney Into dust The roar of the big trucks Night and day Hauling locally To Hart’s tipple It was his home His refuge From the people At the base Of the hill But they… Read more »Hogwarts Legacy: 4 Best Loot Drop Locations You Probably Missed
While exploring Hogwarts Legacy‘s expansive map, students will encounter no shortage of chests containing gear, galleons, and everything in between – but some secret locations may be hiding legendary loot from even the most eagle-eyed players. It’s quite easy to pass these areas by without even batting an eye, as spotting these obscure chests will… Read more »2023 ScreenCraft Family Screenplay Competition Semifinalists
Listed below are the Semifinalists of the 2023 ScreenCraft Family Screenplay Competition. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 600 submissions. Congratulations to the writers who have made it this far! Stay tuned for the Finalist announcement on March 22nd on our blog and on our Twitter and Facebook pages! And if you’d like to… Read more »3 Ways To Use AI for Screenwriting (Other Than Writing a Bad Script)
Let’s confront the elephant in the room of this discussion: Artificial Intelligence (AI) screenwriting programs are incapable of producing great… The post 3 Ways To Use AI for Screenwriting (Other Than Writing a Bad Script) appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraftEvery Crime Admiral Kirk Committed In The Star Trek TOS Movies
Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) has never been a boy scout, but he committed several crimes in the Star Trek movies that ultimately resulted in a demotion back to Captain. As Captain of the USS Enterprise, Kirk has always been about taking risks, and he once delivered a famous monologue that “risk is our… Read more »90 Day Fiancé: Jenny’s Throwback Photo With Curly Hair Revealed
Former 90 Day Fiancé franchise star Jenny Slatten’s throwback picture from the past shows her short curly hair. The 63-year-old reality star is most known for her tumultuous relationship with her 34-year-old Indian husband, Sumit Singh. Despite the 30-year age gap, Sumit’s initial lies, and cultural barriers, the two tied the knot in 90 Day… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Story Prep — Script Diary
A series to help prepare writers for next month’s Zero Draft Thirty writing challenge. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersIn Defense of Intellectual Labor | Daniel Klawitter
It begins innocently enough With a wondering. With a however hung On a what if. With a maybe Married to a possibility Not yet exposed Or explored. Sure, there are answers— Some of them are even Convincing. What is deplorable Is thinking the obvious Is obvious Just for existing. It requires Some agility— Some frisky… Read more »On Quicksand | Roy Pullam
I hid In the shadow Of my blemished youth Unable To determine What I should be What would Get me the acceptance I so longed for Bending with the wind In order To find my way In the flood Of adolescence Seeking to defy radar Be a ghost That came and went With whatever fad… Read more »SYS 472 – From Physical Trainer To Filmmaker With Barry Jay (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 472 – From Physical Trainer To Filmmaker With Barry Jay . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersGenshin Impact: Small Characters Have An Adorable Secret
Genshin Impact’s small characters have a secret that is adorable and exclusive to their body type. Developer HoYoverse’s RPG currently has five distinct body types for playable characters: adult male, young male, adult female, young female, and child. The main differences between them are usually aesthetic, both in terms of height and the correlated animations… Read more »Page One: “Ali” (2001)
Story by Gregory Allen Howard, screenplay by Stephen J. Rivele & Christopher Wilkinson and Eric Roth & Michael Mann Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersHappy birthday, W H. Auden
Their Lonely Betters As I listened from a beach-chair in the shade To all the noises that my garden made, It seemed to me only proper that words Should be withheld from vegetables and birds. A robin with no Christian name ran through The Robin-Anthem which was all it knew, And rustling flowers for some… Read more »Auden (an Aquarius, born Feb 21) on Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis, like all pagan scientia, says: “Come, my good man, no wonder you feel guilty. You have a distorting mirror, and that is indeed a very wicked thing to have. But cheer up, For a trifling consideration I shall be delighted to straighten it out for you. There. Look. A perfect image. The evil of… Read more »
Why Legends Never Die in ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’
The Shrek franchise has this strange presence in popular culture that is hard to comprehend fully. Born as the ugly stepchild of DreamWorks’s animation studio, the movie that was supposed to never see the light of day ended up rubbing elbows with Hollywood’s elite at the 2001 Academy Awards. While Shrek had his last onscreen… Read more »Best Movies About the Civil Rights Movement
Remembering the past — especially to avoid repeating mistakes and celebrating our successes is important. One such success was the… The post Best Movies About the Civil Rights Movement appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: David Young1883’s Sam Elliott Has His Own Pitch For New Yellowstone Prequel
With the future of the mainline series up in the air, 1883 star Sam Elliott reveals his own pitch for a new Yellowstone prequel show. Elliott starred in the first Yellowstone prequel as Shea Brennan, a former Union Army Captain reluctantly leading the wagon train expedition to Oregon, all while trying to grieve the loss… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Story Prep — Index Cards!
A series to help prepare writers for next month’s Zero Draft Thirty writing challenge. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersMaster of the Wheel | Roy Pullam
Throwing mud Making a being From the clay The essential element Of the earth Shaping with molding hands A vision Others cannot see Until it is done It is a lonely world The artist vision That sees beyond 20/20 The wheels turning Both in the head And with the manipulation The earth showing Its resistance… Read more »ATM Life | G. S. Katz
Manhattan New York City It’s not a Zen zone It’s a money machine ATM life You gotta make a lot of it Just to stay average Yet there is a beauty in that It’s a flesh on flesh town Intermingling of the masses Nobody knows who’s got what The gardeners work on rooftops My lawn… Read more »Find Out Why Hitmakers Are Pitching Song Starts!
Song starts are the latest Buzz word in the music industry but are they really a new thing? And when should you pitch them and not? Clay Mills & Marty Dodson give you the inside scoop from two multi-#1 songwriters. SongTown’s Write For Recording Artists CrashCourse : LEARN MORE / SIGN UP HERE SongTown on Songwriting… Read more »Screenwriting 101: Craig Mazin
“There’s a point to each scene. There’s a takeaway. There’s a reason that scene exists. If there isn’t, then you shouldn’t be writing that… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott Myers“Coming Soon to a Screen Near You” [by Tom Disch]
The soul has its own entertainment industry as complex as Hollywood’s, with premieres scheduled every night of the week. The papparazzi have been popping their flashbulbs since before your first erection. Rival producers vie to cast Ingrid Bergman as the nun who proved her love for you by teaching you arithmetic. But ah! it… Read more »Behind the Bandages (She’s Feeling Pretty Spread Thin!) | Paul Tristram
The burning and stinging is excruciating just before fresh injections. But, they’ve chiselled a new face out of the battle-scarred ‘Picture Of Dorian Grey’ that crawled from the wreckage and ruin of three Armada divorces, which would have slain a woman with half her constitution, twice over. Her soul’s on autopilot as the medication hums… Read more »David Harbour Drew Inspiration From E.T. For His We Have A Ghost Character
David Harbour reveals how E.T. helped him craft his character, Ernest the Ghost, in We Have A Ghost. Harbour stars as the titular ghost in the Netflix movie, a ghost haunting the house that a new family moves into. Ernest fails to scare them away and instead bonds with Kevin, the youngest of the two… Read more »2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Story Prep — “What if…”
A series to help prepare writers for next month’s Zero Draft Thirty writing challenge. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersGive Me Free Verse | JD DeHart
Don’t chain me to rhyme or metrical expectations, let words fall where they may This is not a problem but process statement stacked One of play because if adults can’t play with words, well then Where can they play? The post Give Me Free Verse | JD DeHart appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to… Read more »A World in Syllables | by Karthika Naïr
Go to Source Author: Poetry FoundationYoung Sheldon Season 6’s Friends Easter Egg Confirmed By Star
Raegan Revord confirms that Young Sheldon season 6 episode 14 did feature a Friends Easter egg. Aside from being the number 1 comedies of their respective times, there’s really no connection between Young Sheldon and Friends. Yet, somehow, CBS was able to sneak in a fun reference to the iconic ensemble sitcom of the 90s… Read more »Page One: “After the Wedding” (2019)
Screenplay by Bart Freundlich, original screenplay by Susanne Bier and Anders Thomas Jensen Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersEliot of Becket (Thomas a) and Beckett (Samuel)
And yet it is useless not to seek, not to want, for when you cease to seek you start to find, and when you cease to want, then life begins to ram her fish and chips down your gullet until you puke, and then the puke down your gullet until you puke the puke, and… Read more »Sarah Arvio: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
_____________________________________________________________ Sponge Soul like a dirty sponge that soaked up all the dark bits from yours all messed up and mixed in with the dirt of the days the old hairs and hatefulness Oh my god I knew there was… Read more »OnePlus Buds Pro 2 vs Pixel Buds Pro: Best Earbuds Under $200
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are the latest pair of premium earbuds priced under $200, but how do they compare to competition like the Pixel Buds Pro that’s in the same price category? The first-gen OnePlus Buds Pro was well-received. They didn’t just undercut the competition with a lower price tag but were also packed… Read more »On Storytelling: Thoughts, Feelings, Mentors, and Attractors
Reflections on two primary character archetypes. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWithout You I Am Everything | Paul Tristram
Boundary walls and prison fences crumbled down and fell apart. The Gothic Chapel which was forever preaching ‘Doom’ and ‘Gloom’ and its ‘Woe, Woe & Thrice Woe’ took down its dusty old, heavy curtains and opened up the stained-glass windows for a Spring-clean jumble sale. I noticed beautiful, multi-coloured wild flowers popping up everywhere in… Read more »Talking out Loud | G. S. Katz
I went off booze for a little while Clarity was okay I prefer boozing though Not like the old days When getting drunk was a given This is more of a social thing Meet a friend for a few beers at happy hour Seeing more and more geezers like me there NYC is like London… Read more »What 90 Day Fiancé Fans Are Saying About Yohan’s Adult Content Job
Yohan Geronimo from 90 Day Fiancé has a secret job that hasn’t been revealed yet in his 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way storyline with Daniele Gates. The 32-year-old man from the Dominican Republic was introduced in Love in Paradise: The Caribbean. Yohan met 42-year-old Daniele when she was on a vacation in his country…. Read more »Page One: “The Addams Family” (1991)
Written by Caroline Thompson & Larry Wilson, characters by Charles Addams Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThree Clerihews [by Jim Cummins] (& 3 by someone else)
Sporting Life Wilt Chamberlaindiscovered sinrequired a logto log them in. * Pete Rose, brother,by any othermoniker would stink,is what I think. * Joe DiMagruled like the Raj.But when he passed,they capped his ass. Related Stories A Great Larkin Story (Not Mine) [by Jim Cummins] Go to Source Author: The Best American PoetryLockwood & Co. Season 2 Chances Cautiously Addressed By Showrunner
Warning: SPOILERS lie ahead for Lockwood & Co.!Lockwood & Co.‘s season 2 chances are cautiously addressed by showrunner Joe Cornish. Loosely based on Jonathan Stroud’s book series of the same name, Lockwood & Co. season 1 adapts the events of the first two books,The Screaming Staircase and The Whispering Skull. The supernatural thriller follows teens… Read more »A Simple Writing Technique to Get Your Characters Talking to You … and Win Free Beer!
I’m not kidding. An anecdote from my days as a grad student at Yale. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersNowhere Near the Bottom | Paul Tristram
‘It’s taken me years to get this far’ she thought to herself, as she stopped upon a thin, narrow shelf. Just over two-thirds up the darkened pit she had naively let herself drop into. ‘The Falling’ had seemed to take forever, there had been a ‘Splash’ followed by a ‘Crunch’ Scars had formed and broken… Read more »Narrative Nonfiction Review: Maybe Esther
Title: Maybe Esther: A Family Story Author: Katja PetrowskajaSource: from publisher for review Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: The sentence-level writing in this book was beautiful and I enjoyed the unique look at WWII history, but parts were too surreal or too poetic for me to follow. Ruminating. Obsessive. Anxious. These are the words… Read more »Emotional Hiatus | Paul Tristram
She’s laying upon a sun lounger within the shadows of the back garden. Trying to ignore the silly songbirds singing Springtime lullabies of love. She’s stopped chewing her fingernails at last and her Pityriasis Rosea has receded back and faded, leaving just a faint daisy chain of small purple flowers around her otherwise pale left… Read more »Page One: “Absolute Power” (1997)
Screenplay by William Goldman, novel by David Baldacci Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWhen Will Apple Release iOS 16.4? Be Prepared To Wait
It’s been a few weeks since Apple released iOS 16.3, but users might still have to wait a while before receiving the next iOS 16.4 update. The company first released iOS 16 in September 2022 and subsequently rolled out intermittent updates, in the months since adding features and providing bug fixes. iOS 16.3 was made… Read more »How to Discover a Character’s Humanity
A writing exercise which helps you tap into a character’s inner life. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersLunch with Tim McCarver in February 1987 [by David Lehman]
Tim McCarver died yesterday at age 81. Back in spring 1987, McCarver, a terrific catcher who caught Bob Gibson with the Cardinals and Steve Carlton with the Phillies, and was now a tremendous play-by-play man for the New York Mets, had a book coming out. I wasn’t crazy about the book’s title: Oh, Baby, I… Read more »“A bona fide work of art . . .” Copland Dance Episodes at New York City Ballet [by Mindy Aloff]
The “long-footed godesss” Mira Nadon , aloft, and company in ‘Copland Dance Episodes’ Photo © 2023 Erin Baiano People are talking about Justin Peck’s new ninety-minute ballet, Copland Dance Episodes, for thirty principals, soloists, and corps de ballet members of New York City Ballet. It is a bona fide standing-room only, standing-ovation hit and also… Read more »Genshin Impact 3.5: Every Livestream Code & Reward
Genshin Impact 3.5’s livestream codes and rewards are now available thanks to the Special Program presentation. The official livestream hosted by developer HoYoverse confirmed many of the previous leaks reported by the community, as well as other information that had been teased beforehand. The addition of the playable 5-star character from Sumeru, Dehya, and the… Read more »Page One: “8 Mile” (2002)
Written by Scott Silver Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersDeath in the Suburbs | Ian Fletcher
It came as no surprise at all when the old lady expired never more to open the door of her empty suburban home after the two grueling months away in the intensive care ward her organs failing one by one. Though he deemed it a mercy that she had now passed on there at the… Read more »Thank You, Mona | JD DeHart
Oh, Mona Lisa, thank you for teaching me today at the coffee shop, a lesson in how to smile without smiling I’ve always tried to offer strangers a warm mitigating grin that says, trust me. I’m not so bad. Maybe it seems childlike. I don’t know. It certainly feels that way. Modicum of wordless kindness…. Read more »Bird Corpses Repurposed As Drones Are Dystopian Body Horror IRL
The nature-inspired “ornithopter” concept has taken on an entirely new meaning after researchers built drones not only modeled after birds, but made from their corpses. An ornithopter is a type of aircraft designed to emulate the flight mechanics of birds and other flying animals (i.e. insects and bats) by incorporating wing-flapping. Think Dune’s dragonfly-reminiscent ‘thopters…. Read more »The Difference Between a Character’s Want and Need
One is a conscious goal. The other is an unconscious goal. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersThe Bennington Diary #2 (January 1998) [by David Lehman]
Bennington Diary January 14, 1998 Ed. Note: Back when the Inernet was a new toy, Slate had a five-day diary feature where writers reported on their activities in the field. In January 1998 I signed on to write about the experience of teaching in the low-residency program MFA at Bennington College. Wake up to dismal rain,… Read more »(Wide) Open Space at Etoile du nord, insight and a lot of pleasure [By Tracy Danison]
Cie Suzanne – “To Life”. Light and space inspired by Andrei Tarkovsky. Photo © filipfoto_avoiretadanser The more often I go to dance and performance events at the Etoile du nord, the more often I want to go to events at the Etoile du nord. For one thing, the dance performance programs that include artist question… Read more »Star Trek Picard Season 3 Episode 1 Ending Explained
Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Picard Season 3, Episode 1 – “The Next Generation” Go to Source Author: John OrquiolaThe Business of Screenwriting: Bidding War
They don’t happen in Hollywood as often as they used to … but a hot spec script can still generate interest with multiple buyers. Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersPage One: “47 Ronin” (2013)
Screenplay by Chris Morgan and Hossein Amini, screen story by Chris Morgan & Walter Hamada Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersA Relocation Problem | Donal Mahoney
We’ve moved my wife and I from home to the last place we’ll ever live and she wants to know why I’m sitting around not helping to unpack. So I tell her the problem which is her problem too but she keeps unpacking. I’m not at home, I tell her, but I’m not here either…. Read more »Sam | Roy Pullam
Three fingers; three candles Her broad smile The justification of the big day Her questions universal Her thirst for information A credit To any philosopher The nature of death The origin of flowers An endless barrage Of unanswerable queries Questions formal education Discourages With the corset-tight standards With the rigors Of what to learn And… Read more »SYS 471 – Making Kids Vs Aliens With Jason Eisener (transcript)
This is a transcript of SYS 471 – Making Kids Vs Aliens With Jason Eisener . Coming Soon. Go to Source Author: Ashley Scott MeyersPlaywright Bess Wohl Explores Postpartum Psycho Horror in Film Debut ‘Baby Ruby’
Baby Ruby is written and directed by award-winning playwright, Bess Wohl, who offers a deeply personal look into her own challenging journey into motherhood. Nominated for a Tony award for her play Grand Horizons, Wohl is also a busy mother of three and adores her motherhood. “My kids are the best thing in my life!” says Wohl…. Read more »10 Things That Make HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Great
In 2013, Sony’s third-person narrative and highly cinematic game The Last of Us debuted, telling the story of smuggler Joel… The post 10 Things That Make HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Great appeared first on The Script Lab. Go to Source Author: Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraftSister Wives: Christine Brown’s Boyfriend David Calls Her His ‘Queen’
The newly loved-up couple, Christine Brown of Sister Wives and David Woolley, are not holding back, as the star’s new beau already refers to her as his “queen.” For years, viewers have watched as Christine tried her best to survive her loveless marriage to Kody Brown. After walking away from her 25-year marriage in November… Read more »What do you want the audience to feel…
…when they walk out of the theater at the end of your movie? Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersWRITING LIFE: Stuckness by Brett Ann Stanciu
In the halcyon days of my early twenties, my boyfriend and I lived for a summer in a tipi in a field of wild blueberries. Vermont nights can be cold, especially in June, and we snuggled on our mattress, surrounded by a gold cast-off carpet spread over those berries, and imagined our future: he as… Read more »INTERVIEW: Tanya Frank, Author of Zig-Zag Boy: A Memoir of Madness & Motherhood
Interview by Leslie Lindsay Could it be that all stories are indeed a love story? Zig-Zag Boy: A Memoir of Motherhood & Madness (W.W. Norton; Feb. 2023), “is an urgent tale of a fierce battle a mother wages for her child.” Tanya Frank’s memoir invites readers into a personal and often devastating story. It’s about… Read more »The Benington Diary #1 (January 1998) [by David Lehman]
Back when the Inernet was a new toy, Slate had a five-day diary feature where writers reported on their activities in the field. In January 1998 I signed on to write about the experience of teaching in the low-residency program MFA at Bennington College. This is installment #1, dated January 12, 1998 Today is day four of… Read more »REVIEW: Dragons in my Classroom: A Teacher’s Memoir by Barbara Kennard
Reviewed by Ariel M. Goldenthal Barbara Kennard opens Dragons in my Classroom: A Teacher’s Memoir (She Writes Press, 2022), with a scene that sets the reader up for the book as a whole. We see Kennard as a first grader, struggling with perfectionism but finding grace in a teacher who encourages her to keep trying,… Read more »Recommendation: “Why Dance Matters” by Mindy Aloff [by Stacey Harwood-Lehman]
Raphael Soyer Raphael Soyer (American, b. Russia, 1899-1987) “Dancing Lesson” I’ve been reading Mindy Aloff’s Why Dance Matters (Yale University Press, 2022) and was delighted to see this much deserved rave review by Willard Spiegelman in the Wall Street Journal (paywall). The range and depth of Mindy’s dance scholarship is, frankly, astonishing. I’ve had the… Read more »Jeremy Renner Shares Optimistic Recovery Update Promoting Disney+ Show
Jeremy Renner is in good spirits as he shares an update on his recovery while promoting his upcoming Disney+ series, Rennervations. One of the original stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Renner is best known for his role as Clint Barton a.k.a. Hawkeye, though the actor is also known for a number of other roles,… Read more »Hollywood Tale
Peter Jackson had been developing Lord of the Rings at Miramax when one day he was called into a meeting where they informed him they… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersAnd Then | J.K. Durick
We fall through the cracks, disappear; invisible folks, our story becomes so thin it slides between the pages of the book they’re writing, marginal at best, fading away drifting, jetsam afloat, adrift, some derelict debris, down, forgotten, so forgettable, and then we blur, we become background, some shadows, we’re easy enough to forget, we recede,… Read more »Grades, Keeping 2-S | J.K. Durick
I remember when grades were posted on the wall outside the dean’s office sometimes typed up, others filled in ink a bit hard to read, always hard to take just a letter up by our initials or number alphabetical order was easy to figure out we knew how we all did, comparison was built into… Read more »Anchorman Star Details Steve Carell’s Scene With Bizarre Food Prop
Anchorman star Paul Rudd reveals some behind-the-scene details about Brick’s falafel hot dog. Released in 2004, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy famously follows Will Ferrell as the titular San Diego news anchor. The iconic cult comedy stars a stacked supporting cast of funnymen, including Paul Rudd as Brian Fantana, Steve Carell as Brick Tamland,… Read more »Character Development for Writing TV
Writing episodic television is its own unique thing and different in many respects to feature-writing. However, when it comes to character… Continue reading on Go Into The Story » Go to Source Author: Scott MyersShe Got Pinched in the Assss. . . tor Bar! [by Stacey Harwood]
[In 2011] I visited my mom for a couple of days and while with her I went through some of her old photo albums. Whenever I do, I find something that had previously escaped my attention. This time, I came across this bit of memorabilia from a different age (below left, click to enlarge): … Read more »